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Hong Kong: Rejected Appeals in ‘HK 47’ Case a Missed Opportunity to Start Restoring Justice

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal rejected the appeals of 12 defendants in the ‘Hong Kong 47’ case.

February 23, 2026

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After Police Killing of Da’Quain Johnson, Truth, Accountability, and Systemic Change Must Come Next

This killing does not exist in a vacuum. Black communities in the United States have endured generations of discriminatory and…

February 22, 2026

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Belarus: Prisoner of Conscience Mikalai Statkevich’s Release After a Stroke Highlights Need for Justice for Human Rights Violations

Belarus must end the practice of imprisoning government critics for exercising their rights to free of expression, association and assembly.

February 20, 2026

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Venezuela: Call for Unconditional Releases and Support from UN Mission

The contribution that this Mission can make is essential to guide Venezuela towards a future where human rights are respected and guaranteed.

February 20, 2026

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Global/India: India’s AI Impact Summit Fails to Rein in Destructive Practices of Governments and Technology Companies

The rhetoric of the AI impact Summit stood in stark contrast with the realities of harmful deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in…

February 20, 2026

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Philippines: Duterte Confirmation of Charges Hearing a Crucial Opportunity for Justice

Philippines ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s day in court is a major step towards justice for victims and survivors of his deadly…

February 20, 2026

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Iran: Children Among 30 People at Risk of Death Penalty Amid Expedited, Grossly Unfair Trials Connected to Uprising

Iran's authorities must immediately halt all plans to execute eight individuals sentenced to death for links to nationwide protests.

February 20, 2026

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South Korea: Life Sentence for Ex-President Yoon a Significant Step Towards Accountability

Today’s guilty verdict and life sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is an important step towards accountability.

February 19, 2026

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Angola: Prominent Journalist Hacked with Predator Spyware

Amnesty International has established that Predator spyware was used in 2024 to target Angolan journalist Teixeira Cândido.

February 17, 2026

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Azerbaijan: Ruben Vardanyan’s 20-year Prison Term Culminates "Travesty of a Trial Against Ethnic Armenian Leaders

Azerbaijan must ensure that all those accused of crimes are tried in full compliance with international law and fair trial…

February 17, 2026

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Russia: Two Years After Navalny’s Death, Authorities Evade Justice, Continue to Hound His Supporters

Two years have passed since Russian prisoner of conscience Aleksei Navalny died behind bars.

February 16, 2026

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Colombia: Four Months After the Attack on Yendri Velásquez and Luis Peche, Justice Remains Pending

This attack cannot be treated as an isolated case. It reflects the risks faced by migrants and refugees, especially those who…

February 13, 2026