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Amnesty International UK Announces New Chief ExecutiveAIUK is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Kerry Moscogiuri.
13 Feb 2026 Press release -
UK: High Court rules ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation unlawfulJudgment draws ‘line in the sand’ against misuse of terrorism powers.
13 Feb 2026 Press release -
Russia: Slowing Telegram is another blow for freedom of expressionOn 10 February, Russian authorities began restricting access to Telegram, which is one of the most popular messaging applications in the country.
10 Feb 2026 Press release -
UK: Amnesty warns on Gaza following Wes Streeting comments10 Feb 2026 Press release -
Hungary: Pride organiser faces prison in latest attack on LGBTI rightsThe Pécs District Prosecutor's Office informed Géza Buzás-Hábel that charges had been brought against him for organising Pécs Pride. The prosecutor’s office has referred the case to Pécs District Court which could impose a sentence of up to one year imprisonment.
09 Feb 2026 Press release -
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jail sentence a 'travesty of justice' and attack on freedom of expressionResponding to the 20-year sentence handed to British national and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai today for so-called ‘national security’ offences, Amnesty International calls the vindictive sentence effectively a life term and demands his immediate and unconditional release.
09 Feb 2026 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Older people in Gaza suffering overlooked health crisis amid Israel’s ongoing blockade of aid and medicines – new researchHelpAge International survey reveals toll on physical and mental health of older people. Severe shortages of nutritious food, medicine and shelter are contributing to inhumane conditions.
06 Feb 2026 Press release -
North Korea: teenagers ‘executed for watching Squid Game’ as regime wages war on K-Drama and K-PopNorth Korea: teenagers ‘executed for watching Squid Game’ as regime wages war on K-Drama and K-Pop
04 Feb 2026 Press release -
Italy: Cutro shipwreck trial an opportunity to shine a light on government ‘failures and reckless decisions'94 people, including 34 children, drowned in Italian waters in Cutro shipwreck
29 Jan 2026 Press release -
Amnesty Media Awards 2026: Final call for entriesEntries for Amnesty International UK’s 34th annual Media Awards close at the end of this week.
27 Jan 2026 Press release -
UK: Starmer must confront China’s human rights abuses not trade them away'The Prime Minister must not sacrifice human rights for business and security deals. Human rights cannot be treated as a bargaining chip' - Kerry Moscogiuri
27 Jan 2026 Press release -
UK: Government must urgently intervene on hunger striker Umer Khalid's case before it is too latePalestine Action activist has recently escalated his hunger strike by refusing water
24 Jan 2026 Press release -
Iran: Authorities unleash heavily militarised clampdown to hide protest massacres23 Jan 2026 Press release -
USA: One year into Trump's second term and the world faces 'a human rights emergency' - New ReportMarking one year since President Trump returned to office, Amnesty International today rang the alarm bells on increasing authoritarian practices in the United States and a devastating erosion of human rights.
19 Jan 2026 Press release -
Cambodia: Videos show escape and mass release of victims held in scam compounds across the countryConcern for thousands of people stranded in Cambodia without support
16 Jan 2026 Press release -
Greece: Seán Binder acquitted of all chargesGreece: Seán Binder acquitted of all charges
15 Jan 2026 Press release -
Amnesty Media Awards 2026: host and judges announcedAmnesty Media Awards 2026: host and judges announced
15 Jan 2026 Press release -
Iran: Massacre of protesters demands global diplomatic action to signal an end to impunity
Massacre of protesters demands global diplomatic action to signal an end to impunity
14 Jan 2026 Press release -
Venezuela: Government’s ‘policy of repression remains intact’ as release of arbitrarily detained does not go far enoughHundreds of people continue to be arbitrarily detained for political reasons
09 Jan 2026 Press release -
Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown to hide deadly crackdown against protests is a ‘serious human rights violation’Amnesty is investigating reports that security forces have intensifed unlawful lethal force after the internet shutdown, causing more deaths and injuries
09 Jan 2026 Press release
