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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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Joint Letter of 200+ Organizations and Experts in Response to President Trump’s Threats of War Crimes
200 organizations and experts are deeply alarmed by Trump’s threat regarding Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if…
April 7, 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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Ten Years Stolen: Sister of Detained Uyghur Entrepreneur Ekpar Asat
Human rights lawyer, Rayhan Asat, shares her memories of Ekpar Asat—the brother she last saw a decade ago.
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
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Celebrating the 2026 Amnesty International USA People Power Award Winners
Thank you to our award recipients for demonstrating the impact grassroots leaders and volunteers bring to AIUSA and the broader…
April 2, 2026
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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
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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