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Mali: Authorities Must Abandon Alarming Proposal to Dissolve Political Parties
We are alarmed by the proposition to dissolve political parties in Mali and warn against what would be a flagrant…
April 30, 2025
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Türkiye: Ban on May Day Celebrations in Istanbul’s Taksim Square Must Be Lifted
The Turkish authorities, including law enforcement officials, must ensure that they fulfil their duty to enable peaceful assemblies to take…
April 30, 2025
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President Trump’s First 100 Days: Attacks on Human Rights, Cruelty and Chaos
One hundred days into his second term, President Trump has led with cruelty and chaos, creating a human rights emergency…
April 30, 2025
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Amnesty International Warns of Global Human Rights Crisis as ‘Trump Effect’ Accelerates Destructive Trends
Annual report highlights the creep of authoritarian practices and vicious clampdowns on dissent around the world.
April 28, 2025
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Algeria: Authorities Step Up Crackdown on Peaceful Dissent in the Face of New Expressions of Discontent
Nothing can justify detaining and jailing people solely for having expressed dissatisfaction about political and socioeconomic conditions.
April 25, 2025
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Saudi Arabia: Families Fear Imminent Execution of Loved Ones Amid Surge in Drug-Related Executions
Between January and April 2025, the Saudi Arabian authorities executed at least 88 people including 52 for drug-related crimes.
April 24, 2025
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Peru: Enacted Law Hinders Freedom of Expression and Association and Jeopardizes Access to Justice for Victims
The highest authority in the country is sending a message that it will not accept criticism or dissenting voices.
April 23, 2025
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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