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UK: domestic abuse action plan 'crucial' and must leave no victim behindUK: domestic abuse action plan 'crucial' and must leave no victim behind COVID-19
Press release 27 Apr 2020 -
US military confirms civilian casualties from shadowy war in SomaliaAmnesty International said this acknowledgement was a “welcome glimmer of transparency” as it called for accountability and reparation for the victims and their families.
Press release 27 Apr 2020 -
BRAZIL: Dismay as Bolsonaro questions impartiality of Franco investigationNo human rights defenders will be safe in Brazil until Marielle's killers are brought to justice.
Press release 25 Apr 2020 -
Saudi Arabia wants to do this deal with the Premier League as a PR tool to help cover up its abysmal human rights record.Life is simply better when supporting Newcastle is a joy and not a chore. But as Bobby Robson reminds us, football is not just about winning trophies - it’s also about meaning something.
Blog post 24 Apr 2020 -
Amazon: Online giant must do more to protect warehouse and delivery workers during COVID-19 crisis
Hundreds of US Amazon workers to call in sick in protest today at lack of safety safeguards
Press release 24 Apr 2020 -
Saudi Arabia: 'fearless' human rights activist dies in detentionResponse to news of the death of Dr Abdullah al-Hamid, a prisoner of conscience who has died in detention in Saudi Arabia.
Press release 24 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 -
Thailand: Authorities abusing laws to muzzle online critics of government and monarchyPress release 23 Apr 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
USA: Trump is 'manipulating' coronavirus pandemic with immigration haltPress 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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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 -
Tanzania: crackdown on journalists reporting on COVID-19 must endTanzania: crackdown on journalists reporting on COVID-19 must end
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
