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UK 'deliberately destabilising' human rights globally - annual report24 Apr 2024 Press release
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UK: Channel crossing deaths highlight Government's 'callous attitude' to refugeesToday is an utterly bleak day for people seeking asylum in the UK.
23 Apr 2024 Press release -
UK: Passing of Rwanda bill is a 'national disgrace'Today will leave a stain on this country’s moral reputation.
23 Apr 2024 Press release -
Israel/OPT: spike in state-backed settler violence shows need to dismantle apartheid system
Spike in state-backed settler violence shows need to dismantle apartheid system
22 Apr 2024 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Fresh cases of PSNI surveillance 'come out of the woodwork'New report presented to the Policing Board last week has identified up to 18 incidents of intrusive surveillance by the PSNI
18 Apr 2024 Press release -
Georgia: Police must be held accountable for its 'punishment operation' against protestersInstead of facilitating a peaceful demonstration, the police have carried out what appears to be a punishment operation
17 Apr 2024 Press release -
Nigeria: Government must stop Shell Niger Delta business saleMore than 40 civil society organisations call for proposed sale to be blocked as it risks worsening human rights abuses
15 Apr 2024 Press release -
Nigeria: Decade after Boko Haram attack on Chibok, 82 girls still in captivity
Over 1,700 children abducted by gunmen since 2014
13 Apr 2024 Press release -
Sudan: International community failing to end armed conflict with civilians left ‘neglected and ignored’One year since the conflict began, response from international community remains woefully inadequate
13 Apr 2024 Press release -
Russia/Ukraine: Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure has led to ‘fight for survival’ for Ukrainians
Russia scaling up relentless aggression against civilian population
12 Apr 2024 Press release -
Poland: Vote to amend law is a significant step towards ending 'cruel and draconian' restrictions on abortionPoland’s parliament has taken a significant step towards ending the country’s cruel and draconian restrictions on access to abortion, which have had a devastating impact on the lives and health of so many people.
12 Apr 2024 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Call to publish Chief Constable’s report on covert spying on mediaAmnesty International and the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) are calling for the Policing Board to publish a report from the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on police covert surveillance of journalists.
11 Apr 2024 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Policing Board must launch inquiry following Chief Constable’s ‘utterly vague’ answers on covert surveillance of media
Amnesty International and the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) have called for the Policing Board to hold an inquiry into covert surveillance by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) against journalists and lawyers.
11 Apr 2024 Press release -
UK/USA: Fresh call for US government to drop charges against Julian AssangeHis prosecution endangers media freedoms worldwide
11 Apr 2024 Press release -
EU: Migration and asylum pact is 'failure of global leadership'EU institutions are now shamefully co-signing an agreement that they know will lead to greater human suffering.
10 Apr 2024 Press release -
UK: Cass review on gender identity is being 'weaponised' by anti-trans groupsThis review is being weaponised by people who revel in spreading disinformation and myths about healthcare for trans young people.
10 Apr 2024 Press release -
Sri Lanka: Police must face justice for violent repression of protests - new reportNot a single police officer or member of the army has been prosecuted or convicted for this unlawful use of force
09 Apr 2024 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Opening aid routes into Gaza urgently needed but Israel's announcement is 'long overdue'
Opening routes for humanitarian aid to enter northern Gaza is absolutely necessary, but Israel’s announcement is long overdue and remains woefully insufficient given the catastrophic levels of hunger in Gaza.
05 Apr 2024 Press release -
Iran: 853 people executed last year after surge in use of death penalty in drugs cases04 Apr 2024 Press release
