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Russia: Poets jailed for reading their anti-war poetry in public designated prisoners of conscienceRussian poets jailed for reading their anti-war poems in public designated prisoners of conscience
20 Mar 2026 Press release -
"No Gaza genocide links in our NHS": Organisations urge NHS England to end £330m Palantir contractAny 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 -
Tech: Hospitals urged to reject Palantir software as rights and health groups demand NHS England cancel contractHealth workers' group Medact warns Palantir contract poses grave human rights risks to NHS England's Federated Data Platform
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 -
Northern Ireland: PSNI new '10-shot super taser' raises fundamental safety concernsPolice Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) intend to introduce the new ‘Taser 10’ (T10) electro-shock weapon later this year
10 Mar 2026 Press release -
The impact of Israel's genocide in Gaza on Palestinian women - new briefingIsrael’s ongoing genocide has pushed Palestinian women and girls in the occupied Gaza Strip to the brink
10 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 -
Israel’s mass evacuation orders in Lebanon sow panic and fuel humanitarian sufferingLess than 100 hours after fighting escalated in Lebanon, more than 300,000 people had been displaced across the country
06 Mar 2026 Press release -
Indonesia: Acquittal of activists brings new hope for right to protestIndonesian court acquits four activists after judges find no link to protest violence, prompting renewed scrutiny of policing and restrictions on civic space.
06 Mar 2026 Press release -
UK: Amnesty calls for fundamental redesign of social media platforms following Molly Russell documentary05 Mar 2026 Press release -
Scotland: Amnesty International Urges Police to Drop Facial Recognition Plans“The police must listen to the voices of people across Scotland, who are horrified at the prospect of this mass surveillance tool being rolled out on Scotland’s streets. In showing an alarming disregard for fundamental human rights and in disproportionat
04 Mar 2026 Press release -
Urgent call to protect civilians and respect international law as Middle East conflict intensifiesAs regional conflict intensifies after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Amnesty International calls for civilian protection and full compliance with international law.
03 Mar 2026 Press release -
Statement on the death of Paul ConroyWe are deeply saddened to hear of the death of photojournalist and steadfast Amnesty International supporter Paul Conroy
03 Mar 2026 -
Israel escalates illegal annexation in West Bank amid global inactionSince December 2025, Israeli authorities have unleashed a series of unlawful measures deliberately designed to dispossess Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and to make the annexation of the territory an irreversible reality
26 Feb 2026 Press release -
UK asylum system failing: Afghan and Iranian approvals plummetGovernment’s latest immigration statistics, showing asylum grant rates of just 34% for Afghans and 58% for Iranians in the year ending December 2025
26 Feb 2026 Press release
