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Execution halted for Rodney ReedA Texas court has halted the scheduled execution of Rodney Reed, and ordered that new evidence be considered in his case. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles supported delaying the execution and recommended that Governor Greg Abbott grant a 120-day…
25 Nov 2019 -
UK: migrant women blocked from domestic abuse services and refuge bedsShow solidarity with migrant survivors this #16Days
Press release 25 Nov 2019 -
Referendum called and state of emergency endedThe state of emergency has ended in Chile and there will be a constitutional referendum in April 2020. Protests continue.
25 Nov 2019 -
Iran: protester death toll reaches at least 143Reports of families even charged for cost of bullet that killed loved ones
Press release 25 Nov 2019 -
Philippines: Vice President Robredo 'never given a chance' to stop drug killingsRobredo has been fired from role as co-chair of Anti-illegal Drugs committee
Press release 24 Nov 2019 -
Chile: Security forces using excessive force to discourage protests, injuring thousandsPolice and army forces torturing and using live ammunition against protesters
Press release 22 Nov 2019 -
Egypt's appointment to UN counter-terrorism role is 'catastrophic'‘The threat this poses can be seen simply by looking at Egypt’s horrendous domestic human rights record’
Press release 22 Nov 2019 -
Since when is helping others a crime?The rise of the far right across Europe has seen a growing number of arrests of people demonstrating human decency.
22 Nov 2019 -
Facebook and Google's pervasive surveillance poses unprecedented danger to human rights - new reportDigital surveillance ‘is one of the defining human rights challenges of our era’ – Kumi Naidoo
Press release 21 Nov 2019 -
Scott Warren found not guilty in courtHumanitarian volunteer Dr Scott Warren was found not guilty of the charges against him in a court in Arizona. Read more.
21 Nov 2019 -
Northern Ireland: 'Hooded Men' investigation can proceed after police appeal bid rejected'This has been a long road and we’ve had to fight our way down every inch of it'
Press release 21 Nov 2019 -
Slovakia: law forcing women to view embryo and listen to foetal heartbeat before abortion must be blockedDemonstrations this afternoon
Press release 21 Nov 2019 -
Trans Day of Remembrance 2019Too many trans people are paying for the right to merely exist with their lives. It is imperative they are not forgotten.
20 Nov 2019 -
Northern Ireland: PSNI to appeal ‘Hooded Men' case to UK Supreme Court
On Thursday 21 November 2019, the Court of Appeal in Belfast will hear that the Chief Constable of PSNI will challenge a recent judgment in favour of the ‘Hooded Men’ to the UK Supreme Court. The case also involves the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Department of Justice
Press release 20 Nov 2019 -
China: UK consulate worker's allegations fit documented pattern of tortureCase ‘chillingly’ illustrates the inherent dangers of the proposed extradition bill
Press release 20 Nov 2019 -
Ethiopia: Authorities must prevent violence and protect rights during Sidama referendumPress release 19 Nov 2019 -
Papuan activists face maximum life imprisonmentSix political activists face life imprisonment for peacefully campaigning for the self-determination of Papua.
Urgent action outcomes 19 Nov 2019 -
The call that never came: how one Syrian torture survivor is refusing to let injustice crush himThe call that never came: how one Syrian torture survivor is refusing to let injustice crush him
Blog post 19 Nov 2019 -
Human rights defender imprisoned and ill-treatedCrimean human rights defender, Server Mustafayev, faces up to 25-years imprisonment on false terrorism charges.
Urgent action outcomes 19 Nov 2019 -
Turkmenistan: Kasymberdi Garaev returned homeKasymberdi Garaev, a gay doctor who disappeared after an article regarding his sexuality had been published, has returned home.
19 Nov 2019
