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Russia: Sentencing of Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Highlights Crackdown on Media Freedom
This case highlights the alarming campaign by Russian authorities to stifle free expression and independent reporting.
July 23, 2024
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Amnesty International Warns of U.S. Complicity in War Crimes in GazaÂ
As President Biden and the U.S. Congress welcome Israeli PM Netanyahu, Amnesty International warns that the U.S. is on notice…
July 23, 2024
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ICJ Opinion Declaring Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories Unlawful Is a Historic Vindication of Palestinians’ Rights
The ICJ's opinion and conclusion is loud and clear: Israel’s occupation and annexation of the Palestinian territories are unlawful, and…
July 19, 2024
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Egypt: More than 100 Arbitrarily Detained Over Calls for Anti-Government Protests
Egyptian authorities have embarked on a new wave of arbitrary arrests against the backdrop of calls for anti-government protests amid…
July 18, 2024
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South Korea: Supreme Court Ruling a Historic Victory for Same-sex Couples
Today’s ruling is a historic victory for equality and human rights in South Korea. The Court has taken a significant…
July 18, 2024
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Peru: Killings and Injuries in Protests Could Implicate President and Chain of Command as Criminally Responsible Â
Peru’s president, ministers, police and army commanders made decisions that ultimately had lethal consequences.
July 18, 2024
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Israel Must End Mass Incommunicado Detention and Torture of Palestinians from Gaza
Amnesty International calls on Israeli authorities to end their indefinite incommunicado detention of Palestinians from Gaza in flagrant violation of…
July 18, 2024
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France: Hijab Bans in French Sport Expose Discriminatory Double Standards Ahead of Olympic and Paralympic GamesÂ
No policymaker should dictate what a woman can or cannot wear and no woman should be forced to choose between…
July 15, 2024
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Israel/ OPT: Hamas and Other Armed Groups Must Immediately Release Civilians Held Hostage in Gaza
Hamas and other armed groups must immediately and unconditionally release all civilian hostages who have been held in captivity in…
July 12, 2024
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South Asia: Devastating Floods Yet Another Reminder for Urgent Human Rights-Consistent Climate Action
There can be no solution without a roadmap for climate justice and there is no climate justice without human rights.
July 12, 2024
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GLOBAL: Tech Systems Worldwide Are Fueling Gender Inequalities Â
Around the world various tech systems are reinforcing gender inequalities and entrenching racial, socio-economic systems of power.
July 9, 2024
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Cuba: Authorities Must Release Those Unjustly Imprisoned and Repeal Repressive Laws
It is unacceptable that the Cuban authorities continue to use repressive tactics to silence those who dare to speak out…
July 9, 2024