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71 YEARS OF SUFFOCATION: STORIES OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
Amnesty International marked the 71st anniversary of the Nakba with “70 + Years of Suffocation”, an online showcase of Palestinian refugees living in the OPT, Lebanon and Jordan who have […]
Malawi: Civil society leaders targeted in post-election clampdown
In response to the arbitrary arrest on allegations of fraud of two of the key figures involved in organizing post-election demonstrations in Malawi, Muleya Mwananyanda, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for […]
Summer 2019 Tabling Guide
Summer is finally here and the season brings the perfect opportunity to get active with Amnesty in your community! From local community fairs and music festivals to speaking tours and Pride […]
Egypt: Series of draconian laws ‘legalizes’ unprecedented repression six years since fall of Morsi
The Egyptian authorities are attempting to normalize human rights violations by passing a series of laws to “legalize” their escalating crackdown on freedom of expression, association and assembly, said Amnesty […]
Open Letter Urges Federal Government to Investigate Canadian Firm’s Contract with Sudan Military
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland The Honourable David Lametti Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Justice Ottawa, Ontario ...
UN must seize historic opportunity to stop equipping torturers
Spiked batons, stun belts and leg irons are among the gruesome tools of torture which should be banned outright, Amnesty International said today, ahead of a crucial vote on a […]
Americas: Stale politics must give way to decisive human rights action
Leaders in the Americas must move beyond stale political debate and strengthen their focus and commitment to human rights protections, said Amnesty International in an open letter to the heads […]
Open Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Ahead of Possible Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2 June 20, 2019 Dear Prime Minister, We are writing this Open Letter to you, […]
Sudan: Fresh evidence of government-sponsored crimes in Darfur shows drawdown of peacekeepers premature and reckless
New evidence that ‘scorched earth’ attacks continue UN and AU set to vote to close UNAMID peacekeeping mission on 27 June Peacekeeper drawdown would expose civilians to brutal tactics of […]
Pakistan: Investigate North Waziristan killings
The Pakistani government should immediately order an independent and effective investigation into the reported killing of at least three activists on Sunday, Amnesty International said today. Two parliamentarians affiliated to […]
Mexico: Rushed approval of public security laws is putting human rights at risk
The Mexican Congress is preparing to approve a package of laws on public security that are contrary to international law and that would put at risk the human rights of […]
