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Press Release

After Fifth Bombing, Trump Administration Must Halt Illegal Caribbean Airstrikes

The October 14 U.S. airstrike in the Caribbean killing six people was murder—plain and simple.

October 15, 2025

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Resuming Immigrant Detention at Irwin County Detention Center Another Cruel Step in President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda

Reopening Irwin is a cruel act and a slap in the face to every woman who bravely told their story…

October 15, 2025

A man wearing oversized sunglasses with 'Stop Spying' written on them.
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Press Release

Europe: New Lighthouse Reports Investigation Confirms Regulatory Gaps Fueling Surveillance Industry

This investigation is just the latest evidence on the failure of export controls to prevent the proliferation of dangerous surveillance…

October 15, 2025

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China: Hong Kong Bookseller Gui Minhai Must Be Released After Decade of Cruel Secrecy

Friday marks 10 years since the disappearance of Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai.

October 15, 2025

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Press Release

Russia: Authorities Escalate Attacks on Activists in Exile with Terrorism Charges Against Anti-War Committee

The criminal case against the Anti-War Committee is the Russian authorities’ latest attempt to target activists abroad as well as…

October 14, 2025

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Press Release

Global: Publishing the COP30 Host Country Agreement with Brazil is a Positive Step for Transparency

It is commendable that the COP30 host country agreement includes a commitment to uphold the human rights of all participants.

October 14, 2025

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Press Release

Colombia: Attack on Venezuelan Human Rights Defender Condemned

Amnesty International expresses its solidarity and support for Yendri Velásquez, his companion, and their loved ones.

October 14, 2025

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Press Release

Time is Now to Stop Lance Shockley’s Execution

Amnesty International urgently calls on Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe to act now to stop the scheduled execution of Lance Shockley.

October 13, 2025

Santa Fe, NM - October 8, 2018: Native-American woman from Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico wear traditional Zuni ceremonial attire and turquoise jewelry at Indigenous Peoples Day in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day Must Include Justice for Native Women

October 10, 2025

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Shadow Brief: The Human Rights Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan

This report aims to provide a more accurate account of the human rights situation for women and girls under Taliban…

October 9, 2025

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Press Release

Ecuador: Alert Over Repression of Protests, Judicial Independence and Enforced Disappearances

Amnesty International is concerned about the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in Ecuador, under the administration of President…

October 9, 2025

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Press Release

Israel/OPT: Ceasefire Must Be a Pathway to Ending Israel’s Unlawful Occupation, Apartheid and Genocide

October 8, 2025