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Mass Termination of U.S. Foreign Assistance Awards Devastating for Global Human Rights and Humanitarian Efforts
This decision by the Trump administration erodes human rights protections around the world.
February 27, 2025
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Lebanon: New Government Must Prioritize Critical Need for Human Rights Protections
This vote marks a crucial opportunity for Lebanon to break with the shortcomings of past governments and place human rights…
February 27, 2025
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Indonesia: Flogging of Gay Men a Horrifying Act of Discrimination
These flogging punishments are cruel, inhuman and degrading, and may amount to torture.
February 27, 2025
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Türkiye: Acquittal of Taner Kılıç After Eight-Year Ordeal Comes Amid New Wave of Repression of Rights Defenders
The case of Taner Kılıç, who has finally been acquitted after a judicial process that has lasted almost 8 years,…
February 27, 2025
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Israel/OPT: Masafer Yatta Community in Occupied West Bank Under Imminent Threat of Forcible Transfer
The Palestinian community of Shi’b Al-Butum in Masafer Yatta is at imminent risk of forcible transfer due to increasing state-backed…
February 26, 2025
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Serbia: Cellebrite Halts Product Use in Serbia Following Amnesty Surveillance Report
This digital surveillance in Serbia is taking place amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations and persistent harassment of civil society critical of…
February 26, 2025
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Ukraine/Russia: Three Years Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion, Justice for Victims Must Be a Global Priority
On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, we demand justice, accountability, and reparation.
February 24, 2025
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The Right To Seek Asylum Non-Existent at U.S.-Mexico Border
Amnesty International has found that asylum is non-existent at the U.S.-Mexico border, in violation of the human rights of migrants…
February 20, 2025
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France: Hijab Ban in All Sports Would Violate Human Rights and Target Muslim Women and Girls
The sports hijab bans in France are yet another measure underpinned by Islamophobia and a patriarchal attempt to control what…
February 18, 2025
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Cuba: One Month After Releases Were Announced, Hundreds Remain in Prison
The Cuban government must repeal repressive laws and cease these systematic practices of repression against dissidents.
February 18, 2025
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Amnesty International Welcomes Release of Leonard Peltier
This is the right thing to do given the serious and ongoing human rights concerns about the fairness of his…
February 18, 2025
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Russia: One Year On We Demand Truth and Accountability for Navalny’s Death
Only an investigation conducted by independent and impartial international experts can ensure that truth is revealed.
February 17, 2025