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Iran: Recruitment of Child Soldiers as Young as 12 Amounts to a War CrimeÂ
The Iranian authorities are shamelessly encouraging children as young as 12 to join an IRGC run military campaign.
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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.
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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.
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Haiti: New Massacre Highlights Widespread Failure to Protect the Population Â
The massacre, reportedly carried out by one of Haiti’s most violent gangs, is yet another tragedy the international community has failed to stop.
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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.
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India:Â Presidential Approval of Regressive Transgender Bill a Major Step Backward for Human RightsÂ
A new regressive law in India dilutes safeguards and deepens state intrusion into the lives of transgender people.
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Chiles v. Salazar Ruling Removes Critical Protections for LGBTQ+ YouthÂ
By removing safeguards that shield young people from these harms, today's ruling leaves LGBTQ+ youth at the mercy of a discredited practice.
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Israel: Iran’s Missile Strike That Killed Nine Civilians ‘Must Be Investigated as a War Crime’
A missile strike by Iran’s authorities on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh that killed nine civilians must be investigated as a war crime.
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Israel/OPT: Newly Adopted Death Penalty Law Must be Repealed
Israel is brazenly granting itself carte blanche to execute Palestinians while stripping away the most basic fair-trial safeguards.
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Zimbabwe: Authorities Must Guarantee Free Expression and Safety Ahead of Public Hearings
We urge the Zimbabwean authorities to guarantee, without discrimination, the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly during the upcoming public hearings.