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Lebanon: Israeli Air Strikes on al-Qard al-Hassan Financial Institution Must Be Investigated as War Crimes
Civilians and civilian objects do not become lawful targets simply because of an affiliation or perceived connection.
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USA: Amnesty International Condemns Extrajudicial Killing of Six More People in International WatersÂ
The U.S. cannot claim the right to blow up boats with people on board based solely on suspicions of drug trafficking or other allegedly illicit activities.
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Middle East: All Parties to the Conflict Must Refrain from Unlawful Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
There is a substantial risk such attacks would violate international humanitarian law and in some cases could amount to war crimes.
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Thailand: Authorities Must Immediately Release Vietnamese Activist Detained in Alarming Transnational Repression
The detention of anti-corruption activist, Le Chi Thanh, is the latest troubling instance of transnational repression by Thai and Vietnamese authorities.
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Global: States Overwhelmingly Back UN Roadmap on Women’s Rights and Access to Justice Despite Attempts to Derail Negotiations
In a climate marked by widespread impunity, Amnesty International reiterates its calls on states to step up resistance to attacks on gender justice.
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Côte d’Ivoire: Pregnant Women Among Those Detained without Cause Since October 2025 Crackdown
Authorities must guarantee and ensure the human rights of everyone including the rights to liberty, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and uphold the country's international human rights obligations.
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Ecuador Under International Scrutiny for Enforced Disappearances
These crimes remain unpunished and will continue to happen as long as President Daniel Noboa’s security policy remains militarized.Â
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Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Inflicts Compounded Harms on Women and Girls
Women in Gaza are holding families and communities together under conditions designed to break them. Their courage commands immense respect and stands as an inspiration to all of humanity.
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Over 100 Students from Across the United States Join Youth Lobby Day to Advocate for the Defense of Human RightsÂ
Over 100 students from 34 states gathered in Washington, D.C. to participate in Youth Lobby Day for the safeguarding of human rights.
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Global: Amnesty Chief Calls on States to Step Up Resistance to Attacks on Gender Justice and Women’s Rights at CSW70
CSW70 presents a critical opportunity to resist the global backlash and systemic attacks on gender justice and women’s rights.
