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Sudan: Civilians must be protected amid escalating RSF attacks in Kordofan region
Sudan: Civilians must be protected amid escalating RSF attacks in Kordofan region
05 Nov 2025 Press release -
'Write for Rights 2025': Global letter-writing campaign launches to stand with people fighting for human rights'Write for Rights 2025': Global letter-writing campaign launches to stand with people fighting for human rights
05 Nov 2025 Press release -
'Never Again' still matters - public backs ECHR 2:1 as politicians threaten exit03 Nov 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Campaigners unite to demand stronger human rights protections and a new human rights law to tackle poverty and inequality for everyoneThe Civil Society Working Group for Incorporation (of which Amnesty Scotland is a founding member) launches its manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election
29 Oct 2025 Press release -
Civil Society Working Group 2026 Manifesto: A Call for Human Rights ActionAn overview of the CSWG parliamentary election manifesto for activists in Scotland
29 Oct 2025 Blog post -
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 -
UK/Türkiye: Prime Minister 'must ensure business dealings don't provide cover for human rights abuses'
As the Prime Minister meets with President Erdogan today regarding a fighter jet deal, we implore him to carefully consider the human rights records of countries like Türkiye the UK does business with.
27 Oct 2025 Press release -
Southeast Asia: ASEAN Summit must put human rights at centre of talks
ASEAN member states must take a clearer stand against abuses in Myanmar
25 Oct 2025 Press release -
Hong Kong: Activists’ human rights denied as trial postponed for a second timeTrial of Hong Kong Alliance leaders was due to be held next month
24 Oct 2025 Press release -
Russia/Ukraine: Chernihiv blackout from Russian strikes a clear violation of international humanitarian lawThis morning, Chernihiv woke up to a complete blackout after a series of Russian strikes on the region’s energy infrastructure. With temperatures dropping close to freezing overnight, Russia’s strikes will make life unbearable for civilians as we have…
21 Oct 2025 Press release -
UK: Doctors in London protest for detained Palestinian medicsMore than 30 doctors, healthcare workers and activists gathered today near St Thomas’ Hospital in central London to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Palestinian paediatrician and hospital director,…
21 Oct 2025 Press release -
Scotland Demands Better 2025We offer a run-down of the Scotland Demands Better campaign ahead of the Edinburgh march on Saturday 25 October 2025
20 Oct 2025 Blog post -
Georgia: Police round up protestors as new restrictions on demonstrations take effect
New amendments to Georgia’s Administrative and Criminal Codes came into effect on 17 October, introducing harsher penalties for actions including covering one’s face and setting up temporary structures.
20 Oct 2025 Press release -
UK: Amnesty welcomes Court of Appeal permission for Palestine Action judicial review to proceed17 Oct 2025 Press release -
Russia: Authorities weaponise terrorism laws to silence exiled anti-war voices14 Oct 2025 Press release
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Israel/OPT: Ceasefire must be a pathway to ending Israel's unlawful occupation, apartheid and genocide09 Oct 2025 Press release -
Edward: Support not enought for homeownersLost his engeniering job and found support on UC too low to pay his mortgage.
08 Oct 2025 -
Paula: Fighting PIP cuts to reclaim essential support
Restoring PIP 8 months after payments were suddenly cut, costing her essential discounts.
08 Oct 2025
