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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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(2022 Pacific Press)

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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

(Akharinkhabar)

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Iran: Recruitment of Child Soldiers as Young as 12 Amounts to a War Crime

The Iranian authorities are shamelessly encouraging children as young as 12 to join an IRGC run military campaign.

April 2, 2026

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(Private)

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Lebanon: Civil Complaint in France a Rare Opportunity to Hold Israel to Account Over Deadly Strike on a Civilian Building

Given Israel’s escalating attacks and longstanding impunity, states should urgently investigate serious violations of international humanitarian law.

April 2, 2026

(UNTRA)

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Angola: Authorities Must Release Arbitrarily Detained Activist General Nila

Amnesty International calls on authorities to ensure full respect for General Nila’s fair trial rights, in line with international standards.

April 2, 2026

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Haiti: New Massacre Highlights Widespread Failure to Protect the Population

The massacre, reportedly carried out by one of Haiti’s most violent gangs, is yet another tragedy the international community has failed to…

April 1, 2026

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(Private)

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Iran: Seven Protesters and Dissidents at Risk of Imminent Execution after Four Men Arbitrarily Executed in Secret Within 24 Hours

Iran must immediately halt all executions and establish a moratorium on all executions with a view to abolishing the death penalty.

March 31, 2026

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India: Presidential Approval of Regressive Transgender Bill a Major Step Backward for Human Rights

A new regressive law in India dilutes safeguards and deepens state intrusion into the lives of transgender people.

March 31, 2026

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Chiles v. Salazar Ruling Removes Critical Protections for LGBTQ+ Youth

By removing safeguards that shield young people from these harms, today's ruling leaves LGBTQ+ youth at the mercy of a discredited practice.

March 31, 2026