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COP29: States Must Press Azerbaijani Authorities to End Assault on Civil Society
Azerbaijan is hosting an international conference on climate justice while actively undermining the main pillars of climate activism – repressing…
October 8, 2024
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Pakistan: Authorities Must Immediately Revoke Ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement
Targeting activists and peaceful protesters is an affront on the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly.
October 8, 2024
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Angola: President Biden Must Demand Immediate Release of Five Arbitrarily Detained Government Critics
President Biden must demand Angolan President João Lourenço and his government immediately release five government critics arbitrarily detained for more…
October 8, 2024
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Israel/OPT: One year on from October 7, need to ensure a ceasefire and release of hostages more pressing than ever
A year since the horrific attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups, and since the start of an ongoing…
October 6, 2024
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Ukraine/Russia: Teachers in Russian-Occupied Territories Coerced to Teach Russian Curriculum Through Threats and Violence
Ukrainian teachers in Russian-occupied territories have been faced with the agonizing choice between fleeing their homes or being forced to…
October 4, 2024
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France/Azerbaijan: Killing of President Aliyev’s critic exposes failures to protect exiled activists
The violent death of Vidadi Isgandarli must be effectively and promptly investigated.
October 2, 2024
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Egypt: Reject Draft Criminal Procedure Code
Amnesty International joined Dignity, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists to urge the Egyptian Parliament to reject…
October 2, 2024
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China/Hong Kong: Amnesty International Recognizes Three Activists as Prisoners of Conscience
These activists are imprisoned solely because of their peaceful human rights activism. Amnesty International calls for their immediate release.
October 2, 2024
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Venezuelan Refugees in Aruba Must Be Better Protected
Venezuelan refugees in Aruba are the victims of a lack of specific asylum legislation on the island.
October 1, 2024
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Amnesty International Reaction to Biden Administration Asylum Rule
Rather than showing any kind of moral leadership, the Biden administration remains hellbent on doubling down on deadly deterrence policies…
September 30, 2024
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Global: Abortion Rights Defenders Facing Violence and Stigmatization Share Powerful Stories on Amnesty’s New Podcast
Everyone has the right to safe abortion. However, people who need abortions, or who make them happen, face increasing, life-changing…
September 27, 2024
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Afghanistan: International Legal Initiative an Important Step Toward Tackling the Taliban’s War on Women
This is a vital step toward securing justice for violations of the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms…
September 27, 2024