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Global: Amnesty International Raises Human Rights Concerns Following U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

This action raises grave concerns for the human rights of the Venezuelan population and most likely constitutes a violation of…

January 3, 2026

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Reversal of U.S. Landmine Ban Endangers Civilians and Undermines Human Rights Globally

The Pentagon’s reported landmine policy change would be a major setback for the protection of civilians in conflict zones. 

December 23, 2025

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Tanzania: Security Forces Used Unlawful Lethal Force in Election Protest Crackdown and ‘Took Away’ Dead Bodies

Tanzanian security forces used unnecessary or disproportionate force, including lethal force, to suppress election protests.

December 19, 2025

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(Paul Biris)

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Denmark: ECJ Ruling That Ghetto Law is Potentially Unlawful is Important Step in Protecting Basic Human Rights

The European Court of Justice found that the ghetto law could potentially lead to direct discrimination based on ethnicity.

December 18, 2025

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EU: New Rules on Asylum and ‘Safe Countries’ Undermine the Foundation of Refugee Protection

This shameless attempt to sidestep international legal obligations is far from a humane migration policy that upholds people's dignity.

December 18, 2025

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Bangladesh: Journalist Targeted with Anti-Terror Legislation Must Be Released

Anis Alamgir’s arrest continues an alarming trend of individuals being targeted for perceived support for activities of the now-banned Awami…

December 17, 2025

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Hong Kong: Prisons Rife with Violence and Inhumane Treatment, Inmate Testimony Reveals

Former Hong Kong prison inmates report physical violence, prolonged solitary confinement, unsanitary conditions and dangerously high temperatures behind bars.

December 17, 2025

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(Amnesty International / Joan X. Vázquez)

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Russia: Prominent Human Rights Defenders Targeted Under Undesirable Organizations Legislation

By detaining three prominent human rights defenders, the Russian authorities are blatantly attempting to criminalize human rights work.

December 16, 2025

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EU: Deregulation Deal on Climate and Human Rights ‘Betrays People and the Planet’

December 16, 2025

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Death Toll Hits 95 in U.S. Military’s Horrific, Illegal Air Strike Campaign

With three air strikes killing eight people, Monday was the deadliest day since October in the U.S. military’s horrific, illegal campaign in the…

December 16, 2025

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Afghanistan: Forced Returns to Taliban Rule Must End as Latest Figures Reveal Millions Unlawfully Deported in 2025

All forced returns of refugees and asylum seekers to Afghanistan must immediately end.

December 16, 2025

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India: Chief Minister’s Removal of Woman’s Hijab Demands Unequivocal Condemnation

The minister's removal of a woman's hijab was an assault on her dignity, autonomy and identity.

December 16, 2025