USA: Release Mahmoud Khalil
Update: The appeal deadline for this UA has been extended to May 24, 2025. On March 9, US immigration authorities unlawfully arrested and arbitrarily detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist […]
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USA: Arrest and Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Is Chilling Attack on Human Rights
In response to the Trump administration’s unlawful arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and recent graduate of Columbia University, Paul O’Brien, Amnesty International USA’s Executive Director, […]
Iran: Kurdish human rights activist faces execution
Pakhshan Azizi, a humanitarian worker and human rights defender from Iran’s Kurdish minority, is in grave danger of execution. On February 5, 2025, her lawyers learned that Branch Nine of […]
USA: Sanctions against International Criminal Court betray international justice system
In response to the executive order announced today by President Trump imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, said: “This reckless action sends […]
Sudan: Civilians at imminent risk of reprisal attacks as fighting rages in Khartoum and Darfur
As the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalate their fighting in Khartoum, Amnesty International has received alarming information, including reports of lists of potential targets, indicating […]
Myanmar: Four years after coup, world must demand accountability for atrocity crimes
The international community must take urgent action to ensure accountability for atrocities in Myanmar, 46 organizations said today ahead of the four-year anniversary of the 1 February 2021 military coup. […]
Tunisia: Free Sihem Bensedrine: End unjust detention now
On January 14, the 14th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution, human rights defender Sihem Bensedrine began a hunger strike to protest her arbitrary detention. She has been jailed since August […]
Iran: Two prisoners face immediate execution
Behrouz Ehsani, 69, and Mehdi Hassani, 48, are at immediate risk of execution. In early January, Iran’s Supreme Court upheld their death sentences. On January 26, authorities transferred them from […]
International Women’s Day 2025 Canada
On March 8, people around the country will come together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 in Canada. It’s an annual global day that recognizes and celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.
Amnesty International Americas leaders raise concerns over President Trump’s second term
The leaders of all Amnesty International Americas sections joined to share concerns on President Trump's agenda and threats to human rights.
USA: President Trump must respect human rights in his second term
Amnesty International calls on President Donald Trump and his administration to respect human rights obligations in all their policies.
Angola: TikToker Neth Nahara released along with four other government critics
Authorities in Angola released Tiktoker Neth Nahara, who is featured in this year's Write for Rights campaign, along with four other government critics who were imprisoned.