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A domed white building with the Bangladesh flag flying above.
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Bangladesh: Death Sentences for Former Police Officers Are Not the Answer to Abu Sayed Killing

We urge the Bangladeshi authorities to take steps to establish a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.

April 10, 2026

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Russia: Extremist Label and Ban of Nobel Prize Winner Memorial Criminalizes Human Rights Work

Blatant attempts by the Kremlin to ban Memorial and erase its extensive archives of human rights violations from the public…

April 9, 2026

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Sanctuary of the South, Amnesty International USA, and ACLU of Florida Demand Immediate Medical Care for Detained Ukrainian Man on 46-Day Hunger Strike

Denying a detained person access to essential medical care is a violation of human rights. This case follows a deeply…

April 9, 2026

bombed city Lebanon
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Lebanon: Urgent Call to Protect Civilians as Death Toll Mounts Following Brutal Escalation in Israeli Attacks

Civilians in Lebanon are paying an unbearable price with children, health workers and journalists amongst those killed.

April 8, 2026

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Russia: Imprisoned Young Anti-War Activists Must Be Immediately and Unconditionally Released

Today’s verdict reveals how the Russian judicial system continues to rubber-stamp politically motivated reprisals.

April 8, 2026

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China: Human Rights Lawyer Jailed Over Planned EU Meeting Must Be Truly Free After Release

Yu Wensheng should never have been jailed in the first place, and his persecution must end the moment he is…

April 8, 2026

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200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump’s Threats of War Crimes and Commit to Pursuing Accountability

A threat to wipe out “a whole civilization” may amount to a threat of genocide.

April 7, 2026

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Iran: President Trump’s Apocalyptic Threats of Large-Scale Civilian Devastation Demand Urgent Global Action to Prevent Atrocity Crimes

President Trump’s threats, coupled with escalating USA and Israeli attacks destroying civilian infrastructure, are terrorizing millions of people in Iran…

April 7, 2026

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India: Death Penalty for Nine Police Officers Will Not End Custodial Torture in India

This death penalty is not justice. It is a deflection from the deeper reforms urgently required to ensure police oversight and…

April 7, 2026

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Türkiye: Absurd Charges Against Board of LGBTI+ Organization Must Be Dropped

This case is part of an anti-LGBTI agenda being implemented by Turkish authorities in the ongoing crackdown on Türkiye’s LGBTI+ community.

April 7, 2026

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Myanmar: Presidency Must Not Shield Min Aung Hlaing From Being Held Accountable

No individual should have immunity from prosecution for crimes under international law. We urge the ICC to proceed with arrest…

April 3, 2026

(Amnesty International)

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Cambodia: Casinos Get State Approval Despite Links to Human Rights Abuse at Scamming Compounds

A dozen casinos in Cambodia are linked to scamming compounds where torture, forced labor, child labor and human trafficking have…

April 2, 2026