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UK: Amnesty warns of 'crisis point' as Palestine Action activists on hunger strike hospitalised

Responding to reports that five Palestine Action activists who are on hunger strike have been hospitalised, Kerry Moscogiuri, Director of Campaigns and Communications at Amnesty International UK, said...

UK: Government strategy does not match the urgency required to address unprecedented levels of homelessness

Commenting on the Government's homelessness strategy, Jen Clark, economic, social and cultural rights lead at Amnesty International UK said: “Today’s plan acknowledges the scale of England’s...

Myanmar: Deadly military air strike on hospital shows vicious disregard for right to life

Responding to reports of a Myanmar military air strike on a hospital in Rakhine State on Wednesday night (10 December), Joe Freeman, Amnesty International’s Myanmar Researcher, said: “Nowhere and no...

Sustainable peace requires international justice for victims of all crimes in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory - new report

Report details war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Hamas and other armed groups during and after the 7 October attacks Amnesty has documented evidence that Israel has committed - and...

UK: 'Dreadful irony' in Lammy seeking dilution of rights on Human Rights Day

UK G overnment reportedly pushing other states to weaken protections at Council of Europe summit ‘ To weaken ECHR protections now, on a day meant to reaffirm dignity and protection for all, is not...

Global: New Amnesty toolkit arms activists to hold states and tech giants accountable for harmful AI

The toolkit is a practical guide for uncovering AI harms in welfare, policing, healthcare, and education ‘Building our collective power to investigate and seek accountability for harmful AI systems is...

Tanzania: Authorities must protect right to protest ahead of nationwide demonstrations

Protests are expected following post-election violence last month The Tanzanian authorities must respect and protect the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression during planned nationwide...

EU: Ramping up surveillance, raids, detentions and deportations will cause 'deep harm'

EU Return Regulation policy discussed by home affairs ministers from across the EU today Ministers proposed making detention of up to two-and-a-half years the default for people issued deportation...

Syria marks one year since Assad’s fall - survivors demand truth and justice

As people in Syria mark one year since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government, Amnesty International reiterates the urgent need for Syria’s new authorities to break with the past...

Nepal: Widespread failings responsible for excessive use of force and unlawful killings in ‘Gen-Z’ protests – new briefing

At least 19 people killed, more than 300 injured on day one of protests Security forces fired into crowds hitting protesters, children, bystanders and journalists ‘The firing began wildly – from...