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Russia: Anti-war activist Maria Ponomarenko's prison sentence extended 'under spurious charges'An additional one year and 10 months has been added to Maria’s prison sentence
27 Mar 2025 Press release -
Global: Leaders at Paris summit urged to defend international rule of law 'without fear or favour'Persisting with a selective, inconsistent approach to international law will deprive European leaders’ position of any international credibility
26 Mar 2025 Press release -
Türkiye: Attacks on protesters is a 'blatant assault' on freedom of expressionTurkish authorities must end the use of unnecessary and indiscriminate force against peaceful protesters
24 Mar 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: ‘We have your back’ Amnesty tells community at anti-racism rally
Amnesty support against racism at rally in Belfast
23 Mar 2025 Press release -
Toxic tech: New polling exposes widespread online misogyny driving Gen Z away from social media21 Mar 2025 Press release
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UK: Campaigners call on Prime Minister to protect activists in UK from long arm of Hong Kong lawFirst anniversary of Hong Kong passing repressive Article 23 law
19 Mar 2025 Press release -
Amnesty Media Awards 2025: Shortlist announcedAmnesty Media Awards 2025: Shortlist announced
19 Mar 2025 Press release -
DRC: M23's rampant human rights abuses demand international action
the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group has raided hospitals, abducted patients, including civilians and hospitalised Congolese soldiers, and subjected them to acts of torture
18 Mar 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Israeli air strikes kill over 400 Palestinians across Gaza in unilateral resumption of mass attacks
a series of Israeli strikes across the occupied Gaza Strip overnight which killed at least 414 Palestinians, including 174 children, and hospitalised over 550 more, signalling a unilateral end to the truce with Hamas
18 Mar 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: UN report clearly exposes ‘devastating impact’ of Israel’s gender-based violence against Palestinian women and girls
‘The report exposes yet again the horrors of Israeli atrocity crimes in Gaza, and how they specifically impact women’ - Lauren Aarons
13 Mar 2025 Press release -
USA: Arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil is chilling attack on human rightsThe arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist and lawful permanent resident, is the latest attack on human rights by the Trump administration
12 Mar 2025 Press release -
Senegal: 'Repeal amnesty law' on first anniversary and deliver justice to victims of violent repression11 Mar 2025 Press release
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Philippines: Duterte arrest a 'monumental step for justice'11 Mar 2025 Press release
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UK: Alarming Crime and Policing Bill yet another assault on the right to peacefully protestThe Bill seeks to criminalise yet more parts of peaceful protest, including banning face coverings and gives police the power to force people who are on limited visas to leave the country.
10 Mar 2025 Press release -
Syria: 'Horrific' killings of civilians on northwest coast must be investigatedSyria: 'Horrific' killings of civilians on northwest coast must be investigated
10 Mar 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Israel's decision to cut off electricity supply in Gaza is 'further evidence of genocide against Palestinians'These inhumane and unlawful actions is a clear a reminder of the control Israel has as occupying power, allowing it to turn life-critical services on and off at any given point.
10 Mar 2025 Press release -
Wales: Welsh government must 'accelerate action' to deliver commitment on women's rightsWe call on the Welsh government to honour its commitment to incorporate the UN Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on International Women's Day 2025.
07 Mar 2025 Press release
