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DRC: Rampant ADF Abuses Against Civilians ‘War Crimes Which the World Must Not Continue to Ignore’ - New Report

A surge in human rights abuses by Allied Democratic Forces in Democratic Republic of Congo amount to war crimes and…

May 4, 2026

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Mali: Authorities Must Immediately Clarify the Fate and Whereabouts of Lawyer and Pro-Democracy Politician Mountaga Tall

We are alarmed by the disappearance of lawyer and pro-democracy politician Mountaga Tall who was taken from his home by…

May 4, 2026

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Canada: New Amnesty Briefing Exposes Xenophobic, Racist Tropes Driving Online Hate Against Racialized Women and LGBTQI+ People

We are in the midst of an epidemic of digital hate-mongering designed to intimidate, dehumanize, and attack racialized migrant women and LGBTQI+ people.

May 4, 2026

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House of Representatives Heeds Calls from Advocates, Refuses to Rubber Stamp Billions to ICE and Border Patrol

ICE and Border Patrol’s violent actions have inflicted profound damage and violated human rights with impunity. The passage of this bill is a win…

April 30, 2026

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USA: Federal Government Must Take Report from Illinois Accountability Commission Seriously, Implement Recommendations

Findings detailed by the Illinois Accountability Commission in its report released today on Operation Midway Blitz paint a deeply alarming picture of widespread…

April 30, 2026

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Israel’s Brazen Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla Bound for Gaza Sparks Fears for 175 Arbitrarily Detained

The crew of the intercepted vessels must be immediately and unconditionally released.

April 30, 2026

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Santa Marta Conference Unlocks Historic Political Momentum for Just Transitions That Must Translate Into Rights-Centric Action

Santa Marta showed there is political appetite for states to defossilize the global economy and embark in just transitions.

April 30, 2026

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Uganda: Authorities Must Investigate Election-Related Killings, Arbitrary Arrests and Torture of Opposition Members, Supporters

Ugandan security forces targeted the opposition National Unity Platform with lethal force, arbitrary arrests, torture and other ill-treatment amid January's…

April 30, 2026

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Amnesty International Presents Alarming Report on Housing Conditions in Indigenous Communities and Calls on Ottawa to Assume its Responsibilities

According to the findings of this research, Amnesty International considers that the right to adequate housing is neither respected nor implemented.

April 29, 2026

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Global: Gianni Infantino Must Use FIFA Congress Speech to Commit to a World Cup free from Deportations, Detentions and Repression

This FIFA Congress must be the moment to share how fan, journalists, and local communities will be safe from arbitrary…

April 29, 2026

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Middle East: World Leaders Must Center Protection of Civilians and Agree on Enduring and Sustainable Ceasefire

World leaders must urgently come together to ensure a lasting, comprehensive ceasefire comes into effect immediately.

April 28, 2026

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EU: Urgent Call for &8220;Only Yes Means Yes&8221; EU-Wide Rape Law Following European Parliament Vote

We welcome today’s report from the European Parliament which makes another unequivocal call for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape.

April 28, 2026