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Azerbaijan: Health of Imprisoned Government Critics at Risk as Another Political Activist Faces Extradition Threat
Azerbaijani authorities must ensure that all prisoners have immediate access to adequate drinking water, ventilation and medical care.
August 11, 2026
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Lebanon: Abolition of Death Penalty a Landmark Victory Affirming Justice Must Be Rooted in Human Rights
Lebanon’s decision to abolish the death penalty marks a major milestone and a victory for human rights in the country.
August 11, 2026
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Venezuela: International Scrutiny and Justice Must Prevail in Face of Government’s Efforts to Ignore Victims’ Rights
Venezuela's decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute is the last step in a long string of efforts to avoid…
August 10, 2026
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Zambia: Stalled Reforms Risk Reversing Human Rights Gains
Candidates running in Zambia’s general elections on August 13 must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices.
August 10, 2026
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USA: New Mexico Meta Ruling an Important Step Towards Safer Social Media for Children
Amnesty has been calling for exactly this kind of action. Child safety must be built into platforms from the start, not…
August 7, 2026
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FIFA: Governance Crisis Reveals Urgent Need for Rights Reform
Human rights groups call for systemic transformation to prevent history repeating itself
August 6, 2026
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Lebanon: Deadly Israeli Attack on Journalist Amal Khalil Must Be Investigated as a War Crime
An Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and wounded camerawoman Zeinab Faraj should be investigated as a war…
August 6, 2026
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Guatemala: Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán Will Be Able to Return Home to Their Families
Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán were imprisoned for peacefully exercising their human rights and carrying out the leadership roles entrusted…
August 5, 2026
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China: Activist Arrested Over Photo of Dalai Lama in Tibet Must Be Released
Chinese police arrested Zhang Yi after he showed a photograph of the Dalai Lama while visiting a monastery in Tibet.
August 5, 2026
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Sri Lanka: Justice for ACF Massacre Cannot Wait after Two Decades of Impunity
Sri Lankan authorities must deliver truth, justice and reparations for the 2006 killings of 17 Action Against Hunger aid workers.
August 4, 2026
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Pakistan: Authorities Must Restore Imran Khan’s Rights as Detention Reaches Third Anniversary
We urge Pakistani authorities to grant Imran Khan access to adequate medical care and visitation rights, and end his solitary confinement.
August 4, 2026
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Ethiopia: Tigray Residents at Renewed Risk of Human Rights Violations as Violence Returns to the Region
The resumption of violence in Tigray region puts residents at renewed risk of human rights violations.
August 4, 2026