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UK: Misrepresentations of Article 8 fuel hostility, mistrust and bad law24 Jun 2025 Press release
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Ukraine: Civilians killed in indiscriminate strikes on Sumy city as Russian military increase attacks - new researchAt least seven civilians killed and dozens injured in 3 June strike
23 Jun 2025 Press release -
Iran: Growing fears of 'rush to execute people' accused of 'espionage' for IsraelFears of arbitrary executions are rising after officials announced mass arrests for alleged collaboration with Israel and called for swift trials and executions
20 Jun 2025 Press release -
UK: Court ruling on Shell oil spills in Niger Delta an 'important step forward' for devastated communities
Niger Delta, Shell, oil spills,
20 Jun 2025 Press release -
Israel-Iran: Urgent call to end 'reckless military action' and protect civilians amid growing hostilitiesIsraeli and Iranian authorities repeatedly demonstrate utter disregard for international human rights and humanitarian law with impunity
18 Jun 2025 Press release -
Amplifying Community Engagement18 Jun 2025 Blog post
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UK: Crime and policing bill an attack on our 'proud legacy of protest'
Protest, crime and policing bill, right to protest
17 Jun 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Anti-racism rally hears criticism of politicians for 'fanning the flames of hate'Amnesty International Northern Ireland Director says politicians are 'fanning the flames of hate' at anti-racism rally
14 Jun 2025 Press release -
Nigeria: Pardon for executed Ogoni Nine activists ‘falls far short’ of real justiceExecution of the Ogoni Nine 30 years ago gave Shell and others licence to pollute Niger Delta
13 Jun 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Racist violence fuelled by disinformation and irresponsible political rhetoric
We are in the midst of a racist pogrom. Families have already lost their homes, and lives may soon be lost unless this violence ends now. We are only a petrol bomb away from someone being killed.
12 Jun 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Fresh evidence of genocide - satellite imagery reveals total razing of Khuza'a in southern GazaEvidence suggests the destruction exceeds military necessity and indicates a deliberate campaign by Israeli forces to render the area uninhabitable
12 Jun 2025 Press release -
UK: Actor and Director, Maisie Richardson-Sellers becomes Amnesty International UK Ambassador‘I grew up witnessing the impact of Amnesty’s crucial work. It is a true honour to be joining forces in raising awareness and pushing for the protection and implementation of human rights’ – Maisie Richardson-Sellers
12 Jun 2025 Press release -
USA: Deployment of military is a 'chilling preview' of more human rights violations to comeThe Trump administration must urgently halt the militarised response to protests. The US military is not trained or equipped to police civilians. It increases the risk of excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and other violations of free expression and…
12 Jun 2025 Press release -
World Cup 2026: Growing threats to human rights set to undermine FIFA's responsibilities one year out from kick offUrgent human rights risks in 2026 host countries - particularly in the USA - are impacting immigrants, the right to protest, and LGBTI+ rights
11 Jun 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Scottish Government must urgently update Scottish Parliament on arms funding reviewWe reiterate our calls for the Scottish Government to be transparent about its review of Scottish Enterprise human rights checks
11 Jun 2025 Press release -
Iran: Woman Life Freedom protester executed after sham trial and tortureMojahed Kourkouri has been executed three years after he was arrested
11 Jun 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty condemns 'appalling racist violence' in Ballymena
Last night’s appalling racist violence in Ballymena could have cost someone their life.
10 Jun 2025 Press release -
UK: Foreign office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree on Gaza is a 'chilling message'It’s deeply troubling that Foreign Office staff raising legitimate human rights concerns about the UK’s role in Gaza are being told to consider resignation as a response.
10 Jun 2025 Press release -
Israel's interception of Gaza Freedom Flotilla's Madleen boat condemned as 'chilling contempt' of international lawThe mission is an indictment of the international community’s failure to put an end to Israel’s inhumane blockade
09 Jun 2025 Press release
