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Mahmoud Khalil smiling in front of a city sunset skyline
(Courtesy of Mahmoud Khalil's family)

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Amnesty International Welcomes Ruling for Mahmoud Khalil’s Long Overdue Release

We call on the Trump administration to immediately comply with this order.

June 20, 2025

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Iran: Growing fears over torture and arbitrary executions of individuals accused of ‘espionage’ for Israel

Iranian authorities must halt all plans to carry out arbitrary executions and protect all those arrested over accusations of espionage…

June 20, 2025

A screenshot shows the homepage of Abzas media, including photos of journalists with fists holding pens and the words
(Abzas Media)

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Azerbaijan: Seven Journalists Sentenced in Latest Shocking Crackdown on Free Speech

The sentencing to lengthy prison terms of seven media workers from Abzas Media shows how Azerbaijan’s judicial system is muzzling…

June 20, 2025

A man pushes against the tall iron bars that form the border wall between the US and Mexico at Tijuana. The ground is sandy, and there is blue sky and clouds on the US side seen through the bars as well as curled barbed wire on the US side. The bars on the Mexican side have been painted with colorful words and pictures.

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On World Refugee Day, States Throughout the Americas Must Uphold the Right to Seek Asylum

On World Refugee Day, we are witnessing a devastating erosion of the rights of people seeking safety and asylum protections…

June 20, 2025

Three men stand in a courtroom wearing orange prison uniforms, one of them has his arms crossed, the one in the middle has his hands behind his back, and the third scratches his fingers.

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Central African Republic: Breakthrough as Ex-Combatants Convicted for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity But Trial Tarnished by Absence of Four Defendants

Convictions in the Ndele 2 case are a breakthrough in the fight against impunity for serious crimes committed in the…

June 20, 2025

A group of eight people stands at a press conference looking serious and solemn, with a woman speaking at a podium looking directly ahead.

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Georgia: Court Order on Five Independent NGOs a Blow to Freedom of Association

A court order for five civil society organizations to submit highly sensitive information about their beneficiaries is another example of…

June 20, 2025

A crowd of people at a protest holding a sign that says ROHINGYA in all capital letters, with the words
(Sajjad Hussain/AFP via Getty Images)

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India: Stop Unlawful Deportations and Protect Rohingya Refugees

The Indian government must immediately halt all deportations of Rohingya men, women and children, recognize them as refugees.

June 18, 2025

Police wearing helmets spray liquid at protesters under a gray sky.
(Hayri Tunç)

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Türkiye: Unlawful Use of Force by Police Against Protesters in March May Amount to Torture

Turkish authorities must investigate alleged human rights violations by law enforcement during mass protests in March 2025, some of which…

June 18, 2025

(Amnesty International)

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U.S. v. Skrmetti Decision Is Setback for Human Rights of Transgender People

Health care is a human right. Denying transgender adolescents access to medically necessary care is discriminatory and punishes them simply…

June 18, 2025

(Aftermath of attacks in Tehran/left and Israel/ right via Reuters)

Press Release

Urgent Need to Protect Civilians Amid Unprecedented Escalation in Hostilities Between Israel and Iran

Israeli and Iranian authorities must abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians.

June 18, 2025

A group of police officers wearing helmets and protective gear, one carrying a rifle and the others carrying shields, patrol a deserted street amid telephone poles, concrete buildings, and a construction site. One person stands among telephone poles watching from the shadows.
(AFP via Getty Images)

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Togo: Authorities Must Investigate Allegations Protesters Were Tortured and End Crackdown on Dissent

Togolese authorities must investigate allegations that protesters were tortured following protests earlier this month.

June 17, 2025