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UK: Giving police ‘10 shot super taser' after fresh BBC footage of abuse raises fundamental safety concerns

‘The much longer, faster-firing barbs raise the possibility of serious unintended injuries, with children at particular risk’ - Oliver Feeley-Sprague Amnesty International UK has warned that the new...

Israel’s ‘brazen assault’ on Global Sumud Flotilla and detention of dozens of crew members is unlawful

‘The decades-long impunity for Israel’s blatant violations of international law must end, nothing can justify genocide’ - Agnès Callamard In response to reports that Israeli forces have intercepted at...

Amnesty International UK response to the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue

Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK Chief Executive: “Amnesty International UK is deeply saddened by the news of this morning's attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in north...

UK: Israel's interception of Gaza-bound flotilla is an 'attack on international law and basic humanity’

‘Keir Starmer has a serious role to play. With British citizens and British-flagged ships involved, he must not revert to silence as usual’ - Kerry Moscogiuri In response to reports that Israeli...

Global: Amnesty calls on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israeli Football Association

At least six settlement clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are playing in Israeli leagues - violating international law and FIFA’s own rules ‘ It is nothing short of a disgrace that the...

Israel/OPT: Any peace proposal must be grounded in international law and bring an end to Israel’s unlawful occupation, apartheid and the genocide in Gaza

In response to the plan that the Trump administration has proposed to end the conflict in Gaza, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, said: “The most urgent priority is to end...

Israel/OPT: No more bargaining chips - new briefing urges immediate ceasefire and release of hostages

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have used both civilians and soldiers as bargaining chips to pressure Israel to end its attacks Of 47 unlawfully held hostages, around 20 are believed to be alive...

Labour Conference: Amnesty warns against 'tough talk' on migration at expense of rights

Amnesty International responded to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, warning that framing immigration policy as a test of “toughness” risks undermining rights...

Myanmar: Dangers facing Rohingya in northern Rakhine State would make repatriation ‘catastrophic’

Arakan Army replaces Myanmar military as oppressors Rohingya say New Rohingya testimony tells of Arakan Army’s brutality in Rakhine State ‘ They [the Arakan Army] did not provide anything; instead...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty calls for new investigation into murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan on 24th anniversary of killing

‘We need a fresh investigation into the killing – one that will end the impunity enjoyed for 24 years by Martin O’Hagan’s killers’ - Patrick Corrigan Amnesty International urges publication of long...