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Algeria: Authorities Must Immediately Rescind Ruling to Dissolve Independent Teachers Union

The decision to dissolve the teachers union is a serious assault on the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly in…

July 28, 2026

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Pakistan: Authorities Must Lift Communications Blackout Following Reports of Lethal Force Used Against Protesters Amid Elections

We urge the Pakistani authorities to restore all communications access and allow media and independent observers into the area.

July 28, 2026

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Iran: End Escalating Campaign of Arbitrary Executions and Death Sentences Against Protesters

At least 60 people are at risk of execution in Iran following executions of 5 people in the last two weeks.

July 28, 2026

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UK: Supreme Court Ruling on Bahrain Spyware Case Sends a Clear Message Against Transnational Repression

This ruling opens new avenues for justice and sends a signal that tech-enabled transnational repression will no longer be tolerated. 

July 27, 2026

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Syria: Suspend Use of Assad-era Cybercrime Law Pending Reform

Amnesty International documented five cases of people detained for online speech between January and June 2026.

July 24, 2026

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India: Invoking of Extraordinary Police Powers Amid Delhi Protests an Affront to Human Rights

This deeply concerning move is an affront to human rights that risks enflaming the situation in Delhi even further.

July 24, 2026

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Georgia: Journalist Jailed and Comedian Attacked for Political Satire

In their ongoing crusade against free speech, Georgia's authorities are now cracking down hard on those who dare to crack…

July 23, 2026

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Cuba: Exile of Afro-Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Underscores Years of Injustice

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara should never have spent a single day in prison.

July 23, 2026

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South Korea: Appeal Decision for Abortion Case Exposes Legal Vacuum

Upholding convictions of medical staff who performed an abortion exposes loopholes in healthcare access in South Korea.

July 23, 2026

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Zambia: Authorities Must Free Journalist Arrested Over Social Media Posts

MacPherson Mukuka’s arrest raises serious concerns about the application of Zambia's Cyber Crimes Act

July 23, 2026

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Peru: Another Step Towards Entrenching Impunity

Amnesty International rejects the enactment of Law 32735, which allows alleged crimes committed by members of the Armed Forces and…

July 22, 2026