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Nigeria: Pardon for executed Ogoni Nine activists ‘falls far short’ of real justice

Responding to the announcement on Wednesday that the Nigerian government has pardoned the Ogoni Nine, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International Nigeria’s Director, said: “This is welcome news but it falls far...

Israel/OPT: Fresh evidence of genocide - satellite imagery reveals total razing of Khuza'a in southern Gaza

Home to 11,000 Palestinians, Khuza’a has been entirely reduced to rubble Evidence suggests the destruction exceeds military necessity and indicates a deliberate campaign by Israeli forces to render...

UK: Actor and Director, Maisie Richardson-Sellers becomes Amnesty International UK Ambassador

‘I grew up witnessing the impact of Amnesty’s crucial work. It is a true honour to be joining forces in raising awareness and pushing for the protection and implementation of human rights’ – Maisie...

USA: Deployment of military is a 'chilling preview' of more human rights violations to come

Responding to President Trump’s remarks that protesters will be met with “very heavy force”, Paul O’Brien, Amnesty International USA’s Executive Director, said: “Now is a good moment to remind...

Northern Ireland: Racist violence fuelled by disinformation and irresponsible political rhetoric

In response to the continued racist and violent disorder spreading across Northern Ireland, Patrick Corrigan, Amnesty International’s Northern Ireland Director, said: “We are in the midst of a racist...

Scotland: Scottish Government must urgently update Scottish Parliament on arms funding review

‘Question of whether Scottish public money is supporting companies linked to violations of international law demands a credible process which is independent, transparent and accountable.’ -- Neil...

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...