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Press Release

Israeli Military Must Guarantee Civilians’ Safety as Ground Operation Gets Underway in Eastern Rafah 

As the occupying power, Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of Palestinians. Only an immediate and sustained ceasefire can put an end to mass civilian suffering and restore some faith in the universal value of international law.

May 7, 2024

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Press Release

Somalia: Death of 23 Civilians in Military Strikes with Turkish Drones May Amount to War Crimes – New Investigation

Two strikes that killed 23 civilians during Somali military operations supported by Turkish drones must be investigated as war crimes.

May 7, 2024

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Paraguay: Well-Being of Millions Depend on Urgently Needed Improvements to Public Health System

The public health system is failing everyone in the country, but particularly groups that usually face discrimination, like transgender women and Indigenous people, who have to overcome multiple barriers when trying to receive care.

May 6, 2024

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The Song Boom! Cayó Commemorates Colombian Protesters Victimized by Police Repression

Artists from Cali and Colombia’s Pacific region have released a track to mark the third anniversary of the mass protests of the 2021 National Strike, in which the National Police shot and killed at least three people and committed sexual and gender violence against 28.

May 3, 2024

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Press Release

Amnesty International USA Condemns University Administrations’ Responses to Campus Protests 

We urge university administrations to safeguard and facilitate the right of students to peacefully and safely protest or counter protest on their campuses.

May 3, 2024

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Press Release

East and Southern Africa: Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Media

Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom.

May 3, 2024

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Press Release

Niger: Press Freedom in Jeopardy as Journalists Working on Conflict Intimidated and Arrested

Press freedom in Niger is in jeopardy as transitional authorities intimidate and arbitrarily arrest journalists.

May 3, 2024

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Press Release

Israel/OPT: Global Day of Action to Demand States #StopSendingArms Fueling Violations of International Law

The Global Day of Action must serve as a wake-up call to states that continue to supply arms to all parties to the conflict in Gaza that they are at risk of being complicit in war crimes and other violations of international law.

May 2, 2024

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Press Release

Global: A Web of Surveillance – Unraveling a Murky Network of Spyware Exports to Indonesia 

An expansive range of highly invasive spyware and surveillance products are being imported and deployed in Indonesia.

May 2, 2024

Banner image for Amnesty Tech Security Lab briefing, launch May 2024: A Web of Surveillance: Unravelling a murky network of spyware exports to Indonesia
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A Web of Surveillance: Unraveling a Murky Network of Spyware Exports to Indonesia

Amnesty International’s research found Indonesia relies on a murky ecosystem of surveillance suppliers, brokers and resellers.

May 1, 2024

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Press Release

Amnesty International Response to Arizona Senate Vote to Repeal Near-Total Abortion Ban

This vote changes nothing about the ongoing need to ensure that Arizonans can access their human right to abortion. The upcoming ballot initiative is critical to protect that right.

May 1, 2024

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Bangladesh: Garment Workers Must Receive Rights-Based Compensation and Justice Immediately

Bangladesh must immediately end the repression of worker rights and ensure that workers are paid fair wages and can exercise their right to freedom of expression and association.

May 1, 2024