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Saudi Arabia: authorities have already executed 198 people in 202428 Sep 2024 Press release
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Northern Ireland: Failure of Martin O’Hagan murder investigation has created ‘an environment of impunity’The failure to bring to justice those responsible for the murder of Martin O’Hagan has helped create an environment of impunity for those who continue to threaten journalists in Northern Ireland today, Amnesty International has said on the eve of the twenty-third anniversary of the killing of the reporter.
27 Sep 2024 Press release -
Japan: Acquittal of man after more than 45 years on death row highlights ‘irreversible harm’ of death penalty
In 2023, 107 of the 115 people on death row had their death sentences finalised putting them at risk of execution
26 Sep 2024 Press release -
Afghanistan: Calls for legal action against Taliban is 'vital step' to secure justice for women and girlsThe Taliban’s violation of women’s and girls’ rights likely amounts to a crime against humanity
26 Sep 2024 Press release -
Egypt: call for UK national Alaa Abdel Fattah to be released at end of jail term26 Sep 2024 Press release
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Lebanon: 'deep alarm' over staggering death toll in Israeli attacks25 Sep 2024 Press release
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Indonesia: Release of New Zealand pilot held hostage 'a significant moment amid conflict in Papua'
We welcome the release of Philip Mehrtens and hope he is provided with appropriate support and care.
21 Sep 2024 Press release -
Lebanon: Pager attacks 'bear the hallmarks of a sinister dystopian nightmare' - witness testimoniesPager and walkie-talkie attacks are war crimes
20 Sep 2024 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Troubles Act judgment a 'victory for victims'The court has spoken loud and clear that core parts of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) are unlawful.
20 Sep 2024 Press release -
UK: company run by retired police officers promoting electric-shock torture equipment19 Sep 2024 Press release
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Hong Kong: Prison sentence for wearing slogan T-shirt is ‘blatant attack’ on freedom of expressionHong Kong man is first to be sentenced under repressive new law
19 Sep 2024 Press release -
Israel/OPT: UNGA resolution 'makes crystal-clear' that Israel must end unlawful occupation of Occupied Palestinian TerritoryFor decades Israel’s unlawful occupation has brought injustice, bloodshed and suffering to Palestinians on a mass scale
18 Sep 2024 Press release -
UK: Government must stop doing deals to offload asylum responsibilities
After eight deaths in the Channel this weekend, and ahead of Starmer’s meeting on asylum with Italian Premier Georgia Meloni, Amnesty responds
16 Sep 2024 Press release -
UK: latest Channel crossing deaths are another 'avoidable tragedy'15 Sep 2024 Press release
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Iran: authorities still cracking down two years on from nationwide women's protests11 Sep 2024 Press release
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UK: New book empowers children and helps them know their rights74% of parents in Great Britain think it should be compulsory for schools to teach children about their human rights - new figures
05 Sep 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: LGBTQ+ couples still denied equality one year on from landmark rulingSame-sex relationships still not recognised in law
05 Sep 2024 Press release -
China: Citizen journalist jailed for Covid reporting detained again
Activist Zhang Zhan re-detained less than four months after being freed following four years in jail
04 Sep 2024 Press release -
Scotland: Failure to deliver Scottish Human Rights Bill is ‘unjustifiable’, say Amnesty InternationalWe condemn the Scottish Government for not committing to deliver the long-awaited Scottish Human Rights Bill in its 2024-25 Programme for Government
04 Sep 2024 Press release
