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New Secretary General Kumi Naidoo pledges support for African human rights defenders to hold the powerful to account“We need to see much more intra-African solidarity for the cause of justice."
Press release 17 Aug 2018 -
Bangladesh: Nearly 100 arrests as crackdown on protests continueThe Bangladeshi authorities must end the crackdown on protests that has seen nearly 100 people arrested to date.
Press release 17 Aug 2018 -
Indonesia: More than 70 killed by police in crackdown ahead of Asian GamesIndonesian police have shot dead more than 70 people in an escalating crackdown on what they have called ‘petty criminals’ in the lead-up to the 2018 Asian Games.
Press release 16 Aug 2018 -
Turkey: Released Amnesty chair thanks supporters for international solidarityTaner Kılıç has said thank you to everyone who campaigned on his behalf.
Press release 16 Aug 2018 -
Amnesty International's new Secretary General Kumi Naidoo sets his vision for human rightsAmnesty’s first South African Secretary General begins his term in office
Press release 16 Aug 2018 -
Kazakhstan: feminist activist in court for menstruation protestPress release 16 Aug 2018
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Will you help send backup to those who need it?Every day, ordinary people stand up for freedom and equality: for their communities, for themselves, for you. But they need backup to stay safe. That means they need your voice. Will you join us?
Blog post 15 Aug 2018 -
Will you help us side with rights?
Every day, ordinary people stand up for freedom and equality. They speak out for what is right and fair for all of us, but they are in great danger. Will you help us show them, and the world, you're on their side?
Blog post 15 Aug 2018 -
Argentina’s abortion vote was a stepping stone not a setbackAfter a marathon 16-hour debate, senators decided to reject an abortion law that would have saved countless lives. Despite this setback, change is inevitable.
Blog post 15 Aug 2018 -
Turkey: Amnesty Chair to be released after more than a year behind bars“We are overjoyed at this news. It has taken us more than a year of campaigning and struggle to get here, but it appears that Taner will finally be freed" - Kumi Naidoo
Press release 15 Aug 2018 -
Taner Kılıç released after 432 days in jailTaner Kılıç - Chair of Amnesty Turkey - was released on 31 January 2018 after eight months in jail in Turkey. Read more now.
15 Aug 2018 -
Urgent Action good news: Court overturns conviction of three youths in Angola
Three youths were released on 17 July. They had been sentenced to seven months in prison in April after an unfair trial.
Urgent action outcomes 14 Aug 2018 -
Egypt: no justice for 900 Rabaa Massacre victims, as mass show trial continuesAll 739 defendants have been charged with participating in unauthorised protests
Press release 14 Aug 2018 -
Italy and Malta's refusal to accept refugee rescue ship is 'pure cruelty'Authorities in Italy and Malta have closed their ports to the Aquarius, with 141 people aboard - including 73 children
Press release 14 Aug 2018 -
Syria film/discussion event will highlight plight of prisoners in Assad's jailsGovernment jails in Syria are notoriously overcrowded
Press release 14 Aug 2018 -
Will you help us defend the defenders?
Every day, ordinary people with extraordinary passion stand up for human rights, they are called human rights defenders. But they are in great danger. So who’s protecting them?
Blog post 14 Aug 2018 -
Urgent Action: Indigenous leader threatened by armed men in Paraguay
Amada Martínez, Indigenous human rights defender, was threatened by armed men wearing uniforms of a hydroelectric plant.
Urgent action outcomes 14 Aug 2018 -
Urgent Action: Indigenous activist slandered and stigmatised in Venezuela
Military official accuses Indigenous environmental rights defender Lisa Henrito of “treason” - on national TV.
Urgent action outcomes 13 Aug 2018 -
Urgent Action update: Threats against indigenous rights defenders in Malaysia
Indigenous human rights defenders face sustained intimidation and threats of physical violence.
Urgent action outcomes 13 Aug 2018 -
Gambia: families of activists persecuted by brutal regime still seeking justice'We Never Gave Up' - film screening and Q&A
Press release 13 Aug 2018
