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Australia: Social Media Ban for Children and Young People an “Ineffective Quick Fix”
Australia's social media ban is an ineffective quick fix that’s out of step with the realities of a generation that lives both on and offline.
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Indonesia: Police Beat Protesters and Unlawfully Used Tear Gas to Crush Protests – New Investigation
Indonesian police illegally beat and tear gassed protesters at mass demonstrations earlier this year.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Must Commute Wayne Nichols’ Death Sentence
Amnesty International calls on Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to commute Wayne Nichols’ death sentence.
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EU: Ministers Propose Unprecedented Detention, Sanctions, and Stripping of Rights Based on Migration Status
Amnesty International urges the European Parliament to reverse this approach and place human rights at the center of upcoming negotiations.
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Cambodia/Thailand: Both Sides Must Prevent Further Risk to Civilians from Renewed Hostilities
Fighting around the Thailand/Cambodia border risks civilian lives, mass displacement and the destruction of essential civilian infrastructure.
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Nepal: Government Must Ensure Accountability for Unlawful Killings and Use of Force During Gen-Z Protests
Nepal’s law enforcement agencies committed unlawful killings and caused severe injuries during September’s youth-led “Gen-Z” protests.
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Syria: A Year after Assad’s Fall, the Rights of Survivors and Families Must Guide Transition
Syria’s new authorities must commit to delivering justice, truth and reparations while securing human rights for all.
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Georgia: Government’s Alleged Use of Toxic Chemicals Against Protestors Calls for International Investigation and Complete Embargo on All Policing Equipment
Amnesty International calls for the creation of an international mechanism of enquiry into the alleged use of toxic chemicals against protesters.
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Russia: Authorities Step Up Criminal Reprisals Against Anti-War Yabloko Party
Russian authorities are steadily dismantling what remains of peaceful political opposition.
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Burkina Faso: Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty Must Be Stopped
Burkina Faso must immediately halt any plans to reinstate the death penalty.
