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Mali: Drone strike deaths must be investigated as a war crime
The strikes occurred in Inadiafatane, in the Timbuktu region in northern Mali. At least eight people were killed – including six children – and 15 injured
05 Nov 2024 Press release -
Russia: co-chair of embattled election watchdog recognised as prisoner of conscience05 Nov 2024 Press release
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Write for Rights: Amnesty launches annual letter-writing campaign to help people imprisoned for speaking truth to powerMillions of letters and emails will be sent to support these individuals and urge authorities to end injustices
04 Nov 2024 Press release -
Mozambique: Authorities must end post-election 'assault' on protests now31 Oct 2024 Press release -
Sudan: Urgent need for civilian protection in wake of escalating violenceAll parties to the ongoing conflict in Sudan must end attacks on civilians, said Amnesty International, in the wake of escalating violence in towns and villages across Gezira state over the past week.
30 Oct 2024 Press release -
Iraq: detainees in ISIS 'rehabilitation' centre subjected to torture - new investigation29 Oct 2024 Press release
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Israel/OPT: Law to ban UNRWA is 'inhumane' and an 'outright attack' on the rights of Palestinian refugeesUNRWA has long served as a sole lifeline to Palestinian refugees offering indispensable humanitarian aid, education and shelter
29 Oct 2024 Press release -
FIFA/Saudi Arabia: Global law firm’s flawed human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup 2034 bid raises ‘deep concern’11 human rights groups, football supporters and worker organisations join forces to voice deep concern
28 Oct 2024 Press release -
Myanmar: Rohingyas face worst violence since 2017 – new testimonyRohingya face persecution from rebel Arakan Army and Myanmar military
24 Oct 2024 Press release -
UK: Make it a compassionate Christmas with Amnesty's new retail range
Christmas catalogue 2024
23 Oct 2024 Press release -
Cuba: Amnesty declares four new prisoners of conscience in midst of new wave of state repressionWidespread state repression has been enforced since the July 2021 protests, but a renewed effort to suppress dissent began this September
23 Oct 2024 Press release -
Uganda: 'Drastic' increase in online attacks against LGBTQ people having 'devastating consequences' - New ReportUganda: 'Drastic' increase in online attacks against LGBTQ people having 'devastating consequences' - New Report
23 Oct 2024 Press release -
Lebanon: Israeli attacks on financial institutions are possible war crimes22 Oct 2024 Press release
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Northern Ireland: Government's appeal of Troubles Act judgement a 'betrayal'21 Oct 2024 Press release
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Saudi Arabia: migrant workers at Carrefour sites exploited and forced to live in squalor - new report21 Oct 2024 Press release -
Iran: authorities set to execute child offender contrary to international law18 Oct 2024 Press release
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Indonesia: New Government must protect human rights and end impunity
Human rights violations include repression of freedom of expression and marginalised Indigenous communities
18 Oct 2024 Press release -
UK: David Lammy must use China visit to challenge Beijing’s brutal suppression of human rights‘The Government should ensure that talks on trade and security relations with China aren’t pursued at the expense of human rights’- Sacha Deshmukh
17 Oct 2024 Press release
