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Israel/OPT: Israeli army threats ordering residents of Northern Gaza to leave may amount to war crimes

Last weekend the Israeli army dropped leaflets on northern Gaza ordering residents to leave immediately or risk being targeted in attacks Carrying out indiscriminate attacks that kill or injure...

Japan: Court makes 'landmark decision' ruling surgery not required for legal gender change

In response to the Supreme Court of Japan’s ruling that a law requiring people to undergo reproductive surgery if they want to legally change gender is unconstitutional, Boram Jang, Amnesty...

UK: New bill to ban ethical procurement by councils is 'dangerous and draconian'

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill set to make it unlawful for public bodies to consider ethical and human rights issues in procurement and investment decisions Special status...

Sunak and Nandy's comments diminish the gravity of human rights violations conducted by Israeli authorities

In response to comments by Rishi Sunak and Lisa Nandy today, Amnesty International UK Chief Executive Sacha Deshmukh said: “It is right that the Prime Minister and other leading UK politicians are...

Israel/OPT: unlawful Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have 'decimated' entire Palestinian families

New investigation examines five Israeli attacks during 7-10 October, revealing evidence of suspected war crimes Pattern of Israeli military conducting airstrikes without providing warnings to...

UK: Israel and Palestine protest policing must respect human rights

‘Any interference with freedom of expression must be strictly necessary and proportionate, and in full accordance with the law’ - Sacha Deshmukh With further protests related to the crisis in Israel...

Israel/OPT: Rishi Sunak should be 'consistent advocate' for human rights during Israel visit

Commenting on Rishi Sunak’s visit to Israel today, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “It’s right that Rishi Sunak is visiting Israel to stand in solidarity with those...

Israel/OPT: attack on Al Ahli hospital in Gaza must be independently investigated

Responding to Rishi Sunak and James Cleverly’s comments today about yesterday’s devastating attack on the Al Ahli hospital in Gaza City, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK's Chief Executive...

India: Failure to decriminalise same-sex marriage is a 'historic missed opportunity

Supreme Court says it is for Parliament to decide on legality of same-sex marriage However, ruling on ending all discrimination against same-sex couples is a positive step ‘The right to family life is...

Sudan: At least 5,000 civilians killed and millions displaced in six months of conflict

More than 12,000 people injured since the conflict began Humanitarian support needs to be increased and aid allowed to reach those in need ‘Justice and accountability are essential for the protection...