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Iran: Woman Life Freedom protester executed after sham trial and torture

Mojahed Kourkouri has been executed three years after he was arrested Iranian authorities have so far executed 11 individuals in connection with the Woman Life Freedom protests ‘Kourkouri was tortured...

World Cup 2026: Growing threats to human rights set to undermine FIFA's responsibilities one year out from kick off

One year to go until the largest-ever sporting event across the USA, Canada and Mexico Urgent human rights risks in 2026 host countries - particularly in the USA - are impacting immigrants, the right...

UK: Foreign office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree on Gaza is a 'chilling message'

Responding to news that civil servants should consider resigning if they disagree with government policy on Gaza, Sacha Deshmukh, Chief Executive of Amnesty International UK, stated: “It’s deeply...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty condemns 'appalling racist violence' in Ballymena

In response to the racist violence in Ballymena last night, Patrick Corrigan, Amnesty International’s Northern Ireland director, said: "Last night’s appalling racist violence in Ballymena could have...

Israel's interception of Gaza Freedom Flotilla's Madleen boat condemned as 'chilling contempt' of international law

The mission is an indictment of the international community’s failure to put an end to Israel’s inhumane blockade As the occupying power, Israel has an international obligation to ensure safe access...

USA: Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles is 'deeply alarming'

National Guard troops deployed to LA in response to protests against recent ICE raids 'This is not about protecting communities; it’s about crushing dissent and instilling fear. Armed troops do not...

Israel/OPT: West Bank military operation part of 'ruthless apartheid system' - new briefing

Israel’s military operation over the past four months has led to the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank The Israeli military has declared Jenin, Nur Shams, and Tulkarem refugee...

USA: Trump's travel ban is 'discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel'

The order restricts citizens from Afghanistan, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen Partial travel ban on people from Burundi...

Amnesty Media Awards 2025: Winners announced

Winners across the 12 award categories include BBC Radio 4, Channel 4, The Guardian, Financial Times, ITV News and BBC Eye Investigations Owen Jones took home The People’s Choice Award Al-Jazeera’s...

UK: Northern Ireland journalists working in 'climate of fear' amid paramilitary threats - new report

Journalists tell of rape and death threats Paramilitary groups are responsible for most threats – yet no prosecutions Official state failure to provide protection ‘Journalists in Northern Ireland are...