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Gulf states arrest over 1,000 and strip citizenship for online war posts to 'protect their glossy image'Amnesty International responds to Gulf state authorities having arrested more than 1,000 people in a sweeping crackdown on freedom of expression linked to the US-Israeli war.
01 Jun 2026 -
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 -
Sudan: three years on, UK government urged to halt "shameful" arms salesThree years on from the start of the conflict in Sudan, Amnesty are urging the UK Government to halt arms sales to the UAE, as warring parties intensify their brutal war on civilians.
15 Apr 2026 Press release -
UK arms licensing system ‘indefensible’ as British-linked weapons used in SudanThe UK kept approving arms sales to the UAE, even when the risks were staring it in the face. This raises serious questions about the UK’s potential complicity in mass atrocities
28 Oct 2025 Press release -
Sudan: ‘Horrifying reports’ from El Fasher as RSF attacks civiliansThe RSF must immediately end attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and allow humanitarian aid into the city. They must also guarantee safe passage for civilians who are trying to flee the violence.
28 Oct 2025 Press release -
UAE: scores convicted in sham trial of 'UAE84'10 Jul 2024 Press release
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UAE: authorities launch mass prosecution of human rights activists during COP2812 Dec 2023 Press release
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UAE: despite pledge to hold 'inclusive' COP, 64 dissidents still in Emirati jails24 Nov 2023 Press release
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UAE: leaked recording shows officials intent on limiting public debate at COP2801 Sep 2023 Press release
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Tanzania: Detained critics of UAE port deal must be released immediately
Tanzania: Detained critics of UAE port deal must be released immediately
15 Aug 2023 Press release -
UAE: value of pledge to allow climate activists free speech at COP28 'remains to be seen'03 Aug 2023 Press release
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UAE/COP28: climate change meeting 'endangered' by host's human rights record - new briefing01 Jun 2023 Press release
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Tech: Amnesty uncovers new spyware attacks targeting Google Android29 Mar 2023 Press release
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UAE: state oil company's record profits and expansion plans show CEO is unfit to lead COP2813 Feb 2023 Press release
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UAE: Egyptian-American dissident at risk of torture after COP27 criticism08 Dec 2022 Press release
