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UK: Review into impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities urgently required‘Incredibly troubling’ new figures show ethnic minorities dying of COVID-19 at much higher rate
Press release 23 Apr 2020 -
Thailand: Authorities abusing laws to muzzle online critics of government and monarchyPress release 23 Apr 2020 -
UN warning that COVID-19 risks become human rights crisis a 'timely reminder' to put the most vulnerable first‘A world that protects the rights of a lucky few is unhealthy and unsustainable’ – Steve Cockburn
Press release 23 Apr 2020 -
Vietnam: Facebook’s censorship of posts that criticise government is a ‘devastating turning point for freedom of expression’
Facebook’s policy shift makes them complicit in suppression of freedom in the country
Press release 22 Apr 2020 -
Syria: Germany torture trial provides 'renewed hope' for Assad government's victimsThe first trial of former officials of the Syrian government’s security service on crimes against humanity charges is set to take place tomorrow, providing “renewed hope” for the tens of thousands of people unlawfully detained, tortured and killed in…
Press release 22 Apr 2020 -
Lebanon: Thousands of prisoners held in 'revolting' conditions at risk of COVID-19Some detainees reportedly held in overcrowded jails without trial for at least 13 years
Press release 21 Apr 2020 -
UK: Premier League must consider Saudi human rights situation in Newcastle United dealAmnesty International has written to the Chief Executive of the football Premier League, Richard Masters, raising concerns about the purchase of Newcastle United football club by a consortium of buyers including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Press release 21 Apr 2020 -
UK slipping on World Press Freedom Index comes as 'no surprise' thanks to dangers faced by journalists in Northern Ireland‘Press freedom is the cornerstone of a rights respecting society and we must all act together to guard it closely’ - Patrick Corrigan
Press release 21 Apr 2020 -
Tanzania: crackdown on journalists reporting on COVID-19 must endTanzania: crackdown on journalists reporting on COVID-19 must end
Press release 21 Apr 2020 -
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: extension of temporary release welcomedResponse to reports that the British national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe will have her temporary release from jail in Iran extended by a further month.
Press release 21 Apr 2020 -
Death penalty in 2019: Saudi Arabia executed record number, but global executions downPress release 21 Apr 2020
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USA: Trump is 'manipulating' coronavirus pandemic with immigration haltPress release 21 Apr 2020 -
Iran: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to wait 'another day in limbo' as decision delayed'There should be no question of her being sent back to Evin Prison - not in a few weeks’ time, not ever' - Kate Allen
Press release 18 Apr 2020 -
Amnesty steps in to help homeschoolers on lockdown with bite size activitiesPress release 17 Apr 2020
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Lyra McKee: One year since murder and Northern Ireland remains 'most dangerous place in UK' for journalistsOn the first anniversary of her death, Amnesty is calling for all those responsible to be held to account and warning that press freedom continues to be under threat in Northern Ireland
Press release 17 Apr 2020 -
Colombia: Indigenous Peoples will die from COVID-19 or hunger if state does not act immediatelyDespite government promises, indigenous communities have received no support since the lockdown was enforced three weeks ago
Press release 17 Apr 2020 -
Southern Africa: Government intervention urgently required as millions face hunger under COVID-19 lockdownsMillions of people across Southern Africa face desperate situation as lockdowns prevent them from earning money and buying food
Press release 17 Apr 2020 -
Rohingya boat migrants: Coronavirus 'no excuse' for failing to save refugeesPress release 17 Apr 2020 -
UK: Review of COVID-19 impact on ethnic minorities welcomed
Review of COVID-19 impact on ethnic minorities welcomed
Press release 16 Apr 2020 -
Poland: MPs ‘freeze’ regressive bills on abortion and sex education following protestsPress release 16 Apr 2020
