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photos of Yendri Velásquez y Luis Peche
(Yendri Velásquez y Luis Peche)

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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

An older Caucasian gentleman cheering.
(Anna Blus)

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UK: Court Draws ‘Line in the Sand’ Against Misuse of Terrorism Powers

The UK High Court's ruling on Palestine Action is a vital affirmation of the right to protest at a time…

February 13, 2026

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Global: Governments Must Use New UN General Assembly Resolution to Turn ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Into Robust Action

This is a vital moment for states to show they stand on the side of climate justice - not delay…

February 13, 2026

An exterior of the Slovenian national assembly building. A glass building with a large brown frieze.
(Rex Wholster/Getty Images)

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Slovenia: Amnesty Joins Constitutional Court Challenge to Stop Vulnerable Communities Being Stripped of Critical Social Support

These measures are  affecting Roma communities, violating their right to social security and leaving families with no social support at all.

February 11, 2026

Two men in orange jumpsuits stand in a courtroom facing a panel of judges.
(Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty Image)

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Central African Republic: Special Criminal Court at Serious Risk of Closure in 2026 Due to Lack of Funding

Central African Republic's Special Criminal Court is at serious risk of closure in 2026, depriving victims of justice.

February 11, 2026

Anna Kwok, wearing a dark suit and turtleneck, faces forward and speaks in a room lit by dim lights behind her. She wears large earrings and her hair is pulled back and parted in the middle.
(Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Hong Kong: Conviction of ‘Wanted’ Activist’s Father a 'Disturbing Escalation’

The conviction of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok's father is a disturbing escalation.

February 11, 2026

Multiple people leaving a detention center with barbed wire. A blue van stands outside of the detention center.
(Adnan Beci/AFP via Getty Images)

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EU: Approval of Safe Country Rules Another Attack on the Right to Asylum

These measures mark an abdication of the EU’s commitment to refugee protection.

February 10, 2026

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(Sergei Konkov/TASS)

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Russia: Slowing Down of Telegram Messaging App Another Blow for Freedom of Expression

These restrictions appear to be part of a broader tightening of state control over online communications in Russia.

February 10, 2026

Soldiers in uniform stand amid a huge pile of rubble surrounded by apartment buildings in a dense residential neighborhood.
(Anwar Amro / AFP via Getty Images)

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Lebanon: Deadly Building Collapse in Tripoli Must Spur Genuine Government Action for Prevention and Reparations

The fatal building collapse in Tripoli was an avoidable tragedy directly resulting from state mismanagement, corruption and the lack of social…

February 10, 2026

Photograph of an electricity blackout in Ukraine. All dark/black with a slight silhouette of a city landscape in the background.
(Oleksandr Khomenko/Amnesty International)

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Ukraine: New Testimonies Document Brutal Conditions for Civilians Amid Russian Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

Russia isn’t just waging a war of aggression, it is subjecting the entire Ukrainian civilian population to a campaign of…

February 10, 2026

A smiling, young Palestinian woman wearing a hijab, black turtleneck, and jeans - while holding a Keffiyah. She is sitting on a pier in front of a city skyline at night.

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Leqaa Kordia Must Be Released Following Hospitalization in ICE Custody

Leqaa Kordia must be immediately released, and there must be accountability for the flagrant violation of her human rights.

February 9, 2026

boots and army pants image walking
(Camila Ramírez Lobón)

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Cuba: Increasing Harassment of Prisoners of Conscience and Their Families

Increasing harassment and deterioration in the health of individuals detained for exercising human rights reveals a persistent pattern of repression…

February 9, 2026