Urgent Action update: Polish government attempts further control of judiciary
On 22 November, proposals to increase the government’s control of the judiciary were put before the Polish Parliament.
Urgent Action: Authorities block march, charge participants in Thailand
16 individuals were arrested during a march against plans for a coal-fired power plant and may face criminal charges.
Urgent Action: Seven killed during joint security operation in Brazil
Seven men were killed during a joint security operation of the Civil Police and the Army.
Urgent Action update: Detained couple's health critically deteriorating in Egypt
Ola al-Qaradawy and her husband Hossam Khalaf have been arrested on unfound charges and held in poor prison conditions.
Urgent Action: Activist faces seven charges for peaceful protest in Singapore
Singapore activist Jolovan Wham is facing seven charges for organizing several peaceful assemblies over a one-year period
Urgent Action update: Sudanese student held in solitary confinement
Naser Aldeen Mukhtar Mohamed he is still being held without charge in solitary confinement at the NISS detention centre.
Urgent Action good news: Investigation into human rights defender closed in Malaysia
The Malaysian police have officially closed all investigations into Maria Chin Abdullah.
Winter Groups News 2017
The Winter issue of Groups News covers great activities that Amnesty groups have organised during last few months.
Urgent Action update: Refugees forcibly removed from Australian detention centre in PNG
There are ongoing concerns as hundreds of refugees are forcibly relocated from the Lombrum detention centre.