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Russia: Anti-War Politician Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years and One Month in Prison Amid Mounting Pressure on His Yabloko Party
The Russian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Lev Shlosberg and quash his conviction.
August 17, 2026
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Americas: Regional Conference on Population and Development Must Uphold International Commitments on Gender Equality
Amid a relentless wave of attacks on the rights of women, girls and adolescents, the Montevideo Consensus must continue to…
August 17, 2026
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Iraq: Government Must Chart a New Course by Ending Impunity and Upholding Human Rights
Iraq’s government must deliver on its human rights commitments.
August 17, 2026
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Israel/OPT: Siege of Palestinian Homes in Qusra Marks Relentless Escalation in State-Backed Settler Violence
The three Palestinian families under siege have been threatened, harassed and attacked by Israeli settlers from nearby outposts for months.
August 14, 2026
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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