Nov 30 2022 4:51 pm
Belarus: Secrecy of prisoner of conscience Maria Kolesnikova's whereabout is 'unacceptable'

Political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova has been hospitalised in an intensive care unit Recently Kolesnikova was placed in a punishment cell - a harsh form of confinement ‘The secrecy that surrounds...

Nov 29 2022 3:07 pm
Qatar: ongoing debate over migrant worker deaths exposes need for 'truth, justice and compensation'

Abuses against migrant workers remain rife in Qatar ‘Until all abuses suffered by migrant workers in Qatar are remedied, the legacy of this World Cup will be severely tarnished by their mistreatment’...

Nov 28 2022 2:35 pm
UK: Amnesty’s festive holiday gift catalogue out now

Bargains, inspirational buys and quirky treats available Unique fair trade, ethical and eco-friendly gifts for family, friends and quirky secret Santa ideas ‘This holiday season give gifts that give...

Nov 28 2022 8:48 am
UK: Government accused of 'hypocrisy' in hosting survivors of sexual violence summit

Government to host global conference on preventing sexual violence in conflict yet is failing survivors in UK ‘The UK must get its own house in order before it can credibly lead an international...

Nov 27 2022 2:17 pm
China: Government must not detain peaceful protesters as 'unprecedented' demonstrations break out across country

Responding to protests that have broken out across China against Covid-19 restrictions, Hana Young, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director, said: “The tragedy of the Urumqi fire has inspired...

Nov 25 2022 1:18 pm
Northern Ireland: McAnespie verdict must be death knell for 'wholly discredited' Troubles Bill

‘This must not be the last Troubles trial’ - Grainne Teggart ‘Not a day passes when we don’t miss Aidan. This case has shown justice is possible after all these years and every victim must have truth...

Nov 25 2022 9:15 am
Qatar: Irish FA backs human rights calls in FIFA meeting in Doha

Irish Football Association President and Chief Executive have met senior FIFA officials in Doha to call for progress on human rights IFA backs calls for migrant worker compensation and investigations...

Nov 24 2022 6:43 pm
Afghanistan: Taliban’s cruel return to hardline practices with public floggings must be halted immediately

Responding to the public flogging of three women and 11 men on Wednesday (23 November) on the orders of a Taliban court on charges of theft and moral crimes in Logar province of Afghanistan, Samira...

Nov 24 2022 4:14 pm
Iran: UN resolution to investigate protest crackdown welcomed

Human Rights Council in Geneva agrees to creation of a fact-finding mission Iranian authorities have ignored repeated past calls to open criminal investigations ‘The cries of people in Iran for...

Nov 24 2022 12:46 pm
UK: Year on from mass drowning new statistics show asylum system in 'complete disarray'

Latest Home Office figures show large increase in backlog of asylum applications Call for ‘complete overhaul’ of asylum policy and abandonment of Rwanda deal ‘The totally unacceptable asylum backlog...