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Russia/Ukraine: Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure has led to ‘fight for survival’ for Ukrainians

Russia scaling up relentless aggression against civilian population ‘Deliberately attacking civilian infrastructure …. and causing overwhelming harm to civilians is a violation of international...

Poland: Vote to amend law is a significant step towards ending 'cruel and draconian' restrictions on abortion

In response to news that Polish lawmakers approved four amendments to Poland’s abortion laws in a first reading in parliament today, Miko Czerwiński, Amnesty International’s Poland Head of Campaigns...

Northern Ireland: Policing Board must launch inquiry following Chief Constable’s ‘utterly vague’ answers on covert surveillance of media

Jon Boutcher’s answers on secret surveillance by the police against journalists and lawyers ‘fell short’ Board’s human rights advisor to further investigate police policy and practice but does not go...

UK/USA: Fresh call for US government to drop charges against Julian Assange

As o f today (11 April), Assange has been detained at HMP Belmarsh in south-east London for f ive years His prosecution endangers media freedoms worldwide ‘Dubious diplomatic assurances made by the...

Northern Ireland: Call to publish Chief Constable’s report on covert spying on media

Human rights groups urge transparency ahead of Policing Board public meeting Growing fears that covert and intrusive surveillance against journalists, and potentially lawyers and activists go much...

EU: Migration and asylum pact is 'failure of global leadership'

‘EU institutions are now shamefully co-signing an agreement that they know will lead to greater human suffering’ - Eve Geddie In response to today’s European Parliament vote to adopt a package of new...

UK: Cass review on gender identity is being 'weaponised' by anti-trans groups

In response to the sensationalised coverage surrounding the independent review of gender identity services for children and young people by the paediatrician Hilary Cass, Amnesty International UK and...

Sri Lanka: Police must face justice for violent repression of protests - new report

Investigation reveals unlawful use of tear gas, water cannons and the misuse of batons by Sri Lankan law enforcement during 2022-23 protests Not a single police officer or member of the army has been...

Israel/OPT: Opening aid routes into Gaza urgently needed but Israel's announcement is 'long overdue'

Israel's announcement that it has approved the opening of two humanitarian routes into the occupied Gaza Strip, including the temporary re-opening of Erez crossing in northern Gaza and Ashdod port, is...

Iran: 853 people executed last year after surge in use of death penalty in drugs cases

New report shows Iranian authorities also used executions to tighten grip on power after 2022’s mass protests Feared Revolutionary Courts handed down nearly two-thirds of death sentences Five child...