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Creative industry figures urge Starmer to act against Gaza genocide- 'you know what is happening'21 May 2025 Press release
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"Chuen": UncensoredOur interview with 'Chuen', a former Hong Kong journalist who faced escalating censorship and legal threats under the National Security Law. Discover how press freedom was stifled and the personal cost of reporting truth in a climate of fear.
20 May 2025 Interview -
Vawongsir: UncensoredOur interview with former teacher-turned-artist, VAWONGSIR, exploring the powerful art and activism of Hong Kong through poignant cartoons and compelling narratives.
20 May 2025 Interview -
Campaigners stage 'oil spill' at Shell HQ to mark AGM and demand justice20 May 2025 Press release
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UK: New Government response a step forward but still inadequate in the face of Israel's genocide, occupation, and apartheid
The UK government’s response is still inadequate to compel Israel to change course.
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Building Power and Making Change: Community strategies and tools20 May 2025 Blog post
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Amnesty International call for Prevent Duty to be scrapped19 May 2025 Press release
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Russia: 'No authoritarian assault will silence our fight for justice' - Amnesty responds to Kremlin ban19 May 2025 Press release -
UK: Government urged to disclose genocide risk assessments on Gaza – MP letter
65 signatories from nine different political parties and independent parliamentarians sign open letter demanding transparency amid escalating mass atrocities in Gaza
19 May 2025 Press release -
Syria: New government must prioritise justice, truth and accountability to prevent further abuse - Amnesty warnsSyria’s new government faces a crucial opportunity to break with a legacy of grave human rights violations
16 May 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Executive’s racial equality strategy fails amid rising racist attacks in a ‘year of hate’New PSNI report shows 1,807 racist incidents 1,188 crimes in the year to end of March 2025 - the highest levels recorded since records began in 2004/05
15 May 2025 Press release -
Russia: Book publishers arrested in 'ruthless campaign' against LGBT+ peopleThe case is built on allegations of distributing more than 900 copies of ten LGBT+ themed publications within Russia
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UK: Government plan for return hubs is a 'harmful distraction'15 May 2025 Press release
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Saudi Arabia: British citizen Ahmed al-Doush receives a 10 year sentenceIt is unknown to Ahmed’s family and UK legal team what the charges were for
13 May 2025 Press release -
Amnesty response to London High Court hearing on UK arms exports to IsraelAmnesty International UK and Human Rights Watch have intervened in the case to submit evidence that demonstrates the Israeli authorities' lack of commitment to international humanitarian law, and legal argument regarding the UK government's failure to…
13 May 2025 Press release -
UK Special Forces: Justice Needed for Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan13 May 2025 Press release
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Locked in: an ode to this year's dedicated Scotland student activistsThe outgoing Student Action Network Committee Chair/Scotland Representative offers a positive reflection on the actions and ambitions of Scottish student activists in 2024-25
11 May 2025 Blog post -
Sudan: Advanced Chinese weaponry provided by UAE in breach of arms embargo - new investigation
Chinese bombs used in Sudan war
08 May 2025 Press release -
India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians as hostilities escalate
‘Neither security nor justice will be achieved with the senseless loss of more civilian lives’ - Carolyn Horn
08 May 2025 Press release -
Amnesty Media Awards: Public vote for new 'People's Choice Award' launches today07 May 2025 Press release
