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Vietnam: Jail sentence for climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong condemned
Leading climate activist sentenced to three years in prison on trumped-up tax charge
28 Sep 2023 Press release -
Europe: Six young people take 32 countries to European Court of Human Rights over climate changeGroup will argue in landmark case that government inaction on climate change discriminates against youth
26 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK/Hong Kong: UK government ‘must publicly insist’ on Jimmy Lai’s immediate releaseTuesday 26 September marks Jimmy Lai’s 1,000th day in detention
25 Sep 2023 Press release -
China: #MeToo activists facing ‘baseless’ trial must be released nowOne of the activists was arrested before leaving China to study in the UK
21 Sep 2023 Press release -
Libya: Authorities in Derna must lift restrictions on journalists21 Sep 2023 Press release -
France: 'Chilling' attack on journalist is an attempt to cover up serious human rights abusesFrench journalist Ariane Lavrilleux detained for reporting on leaked documents
20 Sep 2023 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Victims join together and lodge legal proceedings to fight back on 'heinous Troubles Act'The UK government was warned and ignored the threat of legal challenges throughout the passage of the legislation
19 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: Amnesty's ethical Christmas catalogue out now19 Sep 2023 Press release
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Bangladesh: Authorities must end 'relentless smear campaign' of Nobel laureate18 Sep 2023 Press release -
Global: Interactive map reveals a 'blistering attack' on peaceful protests across the worldThe UK is performing worse than average on empowerment rights
18 Sep 2023 Press release -
Iran/UK: release of jailed conservationist Morad Tahbaz is 'huge relief'Good news: Morad is free! We are relieved for his family and hope he enjoys his freedom while recovering from his ordeal
18 Sep 2023 Press release -
Bahrain/UK: human rights defender Maryam Al-Khawaja prevented from boarding flight at Heathrow15 Sep 2023 Press release
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Climate change: ‘Fast and fair’ fossil fuel phase-out neededFresh climate call comes as millions set to join protests ahead of next week’s UN meetings
14 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: Police must allow peaceful protesters to demonstrate at global arms fair in London12 Sep 2023 Press release
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Iran: year of 'unspeakable cruelty' from authorities after Mahsa Amini's death12 Sep 2023 Press release
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DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new reportMassive expansion in demand for metals for lithium-ion batteries for electric cars is fuelling abuse
12 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: Spying scandal highlights threat to people seeking safety from China in the UKActivists who have given information on China to parliamentarians put at risk
11 Sep 2023 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: 100 people executed so far this year08 Sep 2023 Press release