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Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza sparks 'grave concerns' for 175 detained activistsIt is appalling that activists participating in a peaceful solidarity mission to break Israel's unlawful blockade have been arbitrarily detained once again
30 Apr 2026 Press release -
Middle East: World leaders must ‘draw a red line’ and secure a lasting ceasefireFragile ceasefires leave civilians across the Middle East deeply vulnerable
29 Apr 2026 Press release -
UK accused of complicity as world faces most dangerous moment for human rights - annual reportAmnesty's annual report warns the world is moving towards a dangerous phase of systemic breakdown, driven by states acting with increasing impunity.
21 Apr 2026 Press release -
UK: Mass arrests of protesters opposing Palestine Action proscription are 'yet another blow to civil liberties'This is not policing. This is the state criminalising dissent
11 Apr 2026 Press release -
Israel/OPT: States must protect Global Sumud Flotilla challenging Israel's unlawful blockade and ongoing genocide in GazaSix months on since the so-called ceasefire agreement in October 2025, Israel persists in its genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza
10 Apr 2026 Press release -
Lebanon: Urgent call to protect civilians as death toll mounts following brutal escalation in Israeli attacksJust hours after the world cautiously welcomed news of a US-Israeli ceasefire with Iran, in Lebanon the nightmare for civilians has become more terrifying.
08 Apr 2026 Press release -
UK: Starmer’s Middle East visit must be ‘backed by action, not just words’Amnesty International UK urges Starmer to back his Middle East visit with action, ending UK arms to Israel and upholding international law.
08 Apr 2026 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Adoption of death penalty law by the Israeli Knesset requires urgent EU measures – joint NGO statementIsraeli Knesset’s decision to approve a bill that makes death penalty effectively mandatory in the West Bank is appalling
02 Apr 2026 Press release -
Scotland: Party leaders must pledge to keep Palantir out of Scotland’s NHSVoters need to see that there is no place in Scotland for companies profiting from widespread human rights violations
01 Apr 2026 Press release -
Israel: Iran's missile strike that killed nine civilians 'must be investigated as a war crime'Strike on Ramat Lehi neighbourhood destroyed Tiferet Israel synagogue
31 Mar 2026 Press release -
Israel/OPT: New ‘death penalty for terrorists’ law must be urgently repealed
Israeli authorities must urgently repeal legislative amendments expanding Israel’s use of the death penalty, adopted today with a majority of 62 Knesset members
31 Mar 2026 Press release -
US threats to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure could lead to war crimesPresident Trump must immediately retract these dangerous threats and commit the US to upholding international humanitarian law
24 Mar 2026 Press release -
"No Gaza genocide links in our NHS": Organisations urge NHS England to end £330m Palantir contract
Any company profiting from widespread human rights violations has no place in our NHS
20 Mar 2026 Press release -
Lebanon: Israel's "deadly playbook" – attacks on healthcare workers and medical facilities must stopIsrael is deploying the same deadly playbook it used in 2024 in Lebanon to kill dozens of health workers and devastate healthcare services
19 Mar 2026 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Killing of Bani Owda family highlights alarming rise in lethal force in the West Bank – ‘Palestinians must have justice’Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February, Israeli soldiers or state-backed settlers have killed 11 unarmed Palestinians across the occupied West Bank
16 Mar 2026 Press release -
USA/Iran: New investigation demands accountability for deadly US strike on school that killed over 100 childrenUS responsible for deadly attack on a school packed with children, killing 168 people in Iran
16 Mar 2026 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Decision to drop charges against soldiers accused of abuse at Israeli military prison continues disgraceful history of impunityAt least 98 Palestinians are known to have died in Israeli custody since October 2023
13 Mar 2026 Press release -
Lebanon: Israel’s air strikes on Lebanese financial institution must be investigated as war crimesIsraeli military strikes on Lebanon are targeting al-Qard al-Hassan branches, disrupting vital financial services for tens of thousands of civilians
12 Mar 2026 Press release -
Middle East: Millions at risk as Israel, US and Iran unlawfully target energy infrastructureIsraeli-US air strikes have targeted fuel storage facilities in Iran, while Iranian forces have attacked oil and gas infrastructure across multiple Gulf states
11 Mar 2026 Press release -
Iran: Prisoners at risk during ongoing US and Israeli strikesAmnesty launches urgent action to demand protection for prisoners in Iran at risk from ongoing air strikes
07 Mar 2026 Press release
