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Memorial for Liu Xiaobo and Free All Prisoners of ConscienceBlog post 12 Jul 2018
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Iran: young man tied to a tree and publicly flogged 80 times for drinking alcohol
‘That a child was prosecuted for consuming alcohol and sentenced to 80 lashes beggars belief’
Press release 11 Jul 2018 -
Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle is another political merry-go-round – but what does it mean for human rights?Just in case Theresa May hasn’t had enough going on this week, Donald Trump point out – with his characteristic tact and aplomb – that the UK is in “turmoil” and he’s always rather liked Boris Johnson.
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Urgent Action: Health concerns for detained Sudanese activist
The family of Husham Ali Mohamed Ali has received disturbing information that he has been injured while in detention.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Jul 2018 -
Urgent Action: Son of murder victim opposes execution in USA
Christopher Young is due to be executed in Texas on 17 July. The son of the murder victim supports clemency.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Jul 2018 -
Urgent Action: Lawyer jailed in Iran for defending women's rights
Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been held in Tehran’s Evin prison since her arrest on 13 June.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Jul 2018 -
Urgent Action good news: Liu Xia free, on her way to Berlin from China
Liu Xia was finally allowed to leave China for Germany on 10 July 2018, after almost eight years of illegal house arrest.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Jul 2018 -
Urgent Action: Seven people killed in Cauca, Colombia
Seven bodies, were found piled on a road of the municipality of Argelia, in the southwest region of Cauca, Colombia.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Jul 2018 -
Urgent Action update: Imprisoned journalist goes on hunger strike in Ukraine
Stanislav Aseev, a Ukrainian freelance journalist, has decalared hunger strike.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Jul 2018 -
Urgent Action update: Nevada reschedules first execution since 2006
The State of Nevada is set to carry out its first execution in 12 years.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Jul 2018 -
Trump UK visit: protesters promise to 'bring the noise' with pots and pans women's march and rally'In only 18 months, Mr Trump has presided over a nightmarish human rights roll-back'
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India: Delhi rape case death sentences will not end violence against womenPress release 09 Jul 2018
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Myanmar: Reuters journalists charge decision is 'black day for press freedom'Press release 09 Jul 2018
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Why should trade deals be wrapped in secrecy?If we don’t want to be lumbered with agreements that have scant regard for workers’ rights, food safety, environmental standards and the needs of the NHS, then we have to secure amendments to the Trade Bill.
Blog post 06 Jul 2018 -
UK Pride: Amnesty urges action for 'silenced' LGBTI communitiesHundreds of Amnesty activists will be calling for the release of a transgender woman held in US immigration detention during Pride events this weekend
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Zimbabwe: elections a chance to break with 'decades of gross human rights violations'Press release 06 Jul 2018
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Japan: Execution of seven cult members fails to deliver justiceThe executions in Japan of seven members of the religious cult Aum Shinrikyo this morning does not deliver justice, Amnesty International said.
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Urgent Action Update: Arbitrarily detained prisoner on hunger strike in Egypt
Ola al-Qaradawi started a hunger strike, demanding the end of her arbitrary detention and abusive prison conditions
Urgent action outcomes 06 Jul 2018 -
Is the UK government turning a blind eye to torture?There are hundreds of cases of the British government planning or paying for extraordinary rendition. It's time they stop turning a blind eye to their role in torture and carry out a full, judge-led inquiry.
Blog post 06 Jul 2018
