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A handful of men protesting in Bangladesh. One is holding a sign that reads 'No More Violence on Minorities'
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Bangladesh: Meta’s Content Moderation Delays Risk Fueling Real-World Violence

Bangladesh could face more incidents of serious human rights abuses unless Meta takes action to address harmful online content on its Facebook platform.

March 16, 2026

Graves dug for children killed in deadly strike school in Minab. (
(AFP Photo/Iranian Press Center)

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USA/Iran: Those Responsible for Deadly and Unlawful U.S. Strike on School that Killed Over 100 Children Must Be Held Accountable

The U.S. violated international humanitarian law by failing to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm.

March 16, 2026

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Nicaragua: Authorities Must Provide Proof of Life for Brooklyn Rivera

The Nicaraguan authorities have an obligation to demonstrate without delay that he is alive and to ensure that his rights…

March 13, 2026

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Kazakhstan: Proposed New Constitution Reflects Erosion of Human Rights Standards and Rule of Law

By including in the new Constitution undue restrictions on human rights, Kazakhstan is joining an accelerating rollback on human rights…

March 13, 2026

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Israel/OPT: Decision to Drop Charges Against Soldiers Accused of Abuse at Israeli Military Prison Disgraceful

Amidst rising regional tensions, the world cannot look the other way while Palestinians continue to be denied even a semblance…

March 13, 2026

eswatini countryside
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Eswatini: Arrival of Four More Men Under U.S. Unlawful Removal Deal

This latest unlawful transfer makes clear that the U.S. is continuing to send people to Eswatini under a secretive third-country removal arrangement.

March 13, 2026

A smiling young woman in a tan hijab, holding up a keffiyeh.
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One Year Later, Leqaa Kordia&8217;s Unlawful Detention Continues with Little Regard to Her Human Rights

Leqaa Kordia has spent the last year in ICE custody simply for demanding an end to Israel's genocide in Gaza. She must be released immediately.

March 12, 2026

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UK/Global: Human Rights and Health Groups in New Briefing Urge Hospitals Not to Use Palantir Software and Demand that NHS England Cancels the Contract Entirely

Amnesty International is calling on NHS England, the UK government and all other public institutions to divest from Palantir due to human…

March 12, 2026

A large crowd of people cheering and holding mini LGBTQ+ flags in the air. Many are also holding up signs written in Ukrainian.
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Ukraine: Supreme Court Decision Recognizing Same-Sex Couple as Family Marks Important Step for LGBTI Rights

Ukraine's Supreme Court upholds ruling that recognizes same-sex couple as family, marking an important step for LGBTI rights.

March 12, 2026

Lebanese city street after a bombing
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Lebanon: Israeli Air Strikes on al-Qard al-Hassan Financial Institution Must Be Investigated as War Crimes

Civilians and civilian objects do not become lawful targets simply because of an affiliation or perceived connection.

March 12, 2026

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USA: Amnesty International Condemns Extrajudicial Killing of Six More People in International Waters

The U.S. cannot claim the right to blow up boats with people on board based solely on suspicions of drug…

March 12, 2026

bombed city with flames and smoke at night
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Middle East: All Parties to the Conflict Must Refrain from Unlawful Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

There is a substantial risk such attacks would violate international humanitarian law and in some cases could amount to war…

March 11, 2026