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Google Must Move to a Rights-Respecting Approach After Court Declares It’s AdTech Function a Monopoly

A rights-respecting break-up of Google’s monopolistic hold could be an important first step towards an online world that respects human…

April 17, 2025

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Amnesty International USA and ACLU Work with College and University Students to Help Protect their Campuses from President Trump’s Attack on Human Rights 

Students are asking their schools to refuse to collaborate in the Trump administration’s attacks against students.

April 16, 2025

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Mozambique: Authorities Must Bring Perpetrators to Justice for Reckless and Deadly Protest Crackdown 

Mozambican security forces used reckless and unnecessary force in a widespread crackdown on protests following last October’s election, resulting in…

April 16, 2025

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The Human Cost of the Repressive Cooperation Between the U.S. and El Salvador

This repressive cooperation has now led to the enforced disappearance of more than 200 Venezuelan nationals arbitrarily deported to El…

April 15, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan: Detention of Human Rights Defender Rita Karasartova is Alarming Sign of Deepening Repression

If Karasartova is being detained for exercising her right to freedom of expression, she must be released immediately and unconditionally.

April 15, 2025

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Hungary: Global Fight Back Begins as Anti-Pride Law comes into effect with call to “Let Pride March” 

It is vital that the Hungarian authorities do not impose undue restrictions or a pre-emptive ban on Budapest Pride.

April 15, 2025

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Hong Kong: New Amnesty International Hong Kong Office Opens Overseas

The new entity will be led by Hong Kong diaspora activists operating from international hubs in Australia, Canada, Taiwan, the…

April 15, 2025

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Sudan: Two Years of War and Shameful International Neglect 

Today is a day of shame. Shame on the perpetrators on both sides of this terrible conflict who have inflicted…

April 15, 2025

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Lebanon: Authorities Must Immediately Dismiss Complaint Against Independent Media Outlets  

The Lebanese authorities must immediately dismiss the complaint and ensure independent media are able to continue their work without fear…

April 14, 2025

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Ghana: Hundreds Accused of Witchcraft Urgently Need Protection and Reparation 

Witchcraft accusations and related abuses infringe on a person’s right to life, to security, and to non-discrimination.

April 14, 2025

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Ruling that Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported Sends Chilling Message, Flies in the Face of Human Rights 

This decision sends a painfully chilling message to anyone living in the United States: under the Trump administration, free speech…

April 11, 2025

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Azerbaijan: Authorities Must Immediately Release Tofig Yagublu and Urgently Provide Medical Care as His Health Deteriorates

The Azerbaijani authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Tofig Yagublu, who has been imprisoned solely for his outspoken criticism of…

April 11, 2025