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Press releases in 2026

Venezuela: Government’s ‘policy of repression remains intact’ as release of arbitrarily detained does not go far enough

Hundreds of people continue to be arbitrarily detained for political reasons ‘ The fact that the Venezuelan government’s policy of repression remains intact and in force should not go unnoticed’ - Ana...

Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown to hide deadly crackdown against protests is a ‘serious human rights violation’

Iranian authorities are carrying out a violent crackdown on protesters across the country At least 28 protesters and bystanders, including children, in 13 cities across eight provinces have been...

Iran: Deaths and injuries increase during renewed protest repression – Amnesty and Human Rights Watch findings

At least 28 killed across eight provinces were all shot by security forces, including with metal pellets fired from shotguns Hundreds of protesters arbitrarily arrested, including children as young as...

USA: International withdrawals are a ‘vindictive and reckless’ effort to tear apart a global system

Responding to the Trump administration’s announcement that the United States is withdrawing from 66 international organisations, conventions, and treaties, Erika Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International’s...