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Sudan: RSF must stop attacks on famine-stricken Zamzam camp 

Responding to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on the famine-stricken Zamzam camp for internally displaced persons near North Darfur...

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...

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...

Iran: Urgent global action needed to halt imminent execution of Kurdish humanitarian worker Pakhshan Azizi

Responding to reports that Iran’s Supreme Court rejected the request for judicial review of the conviction and death sentence of...

Israel/OPT: President Trump’s claim that US will take over Gaza and forcibly deport Palestinians appalling and unlawful

Reacting to President Donald Trump’s comments that the USA will “take over the Gaza Strip”, advocating again for the forcible...

Canada must withdraw from Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States

Canada must exit the Safe Third Country Agreement because of the dire situation for migrants and refugees in the U.S....

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...

Sierra Leone: Authorities must release and guarantee fair trial for TV personality Hawa Hunt detained under accusations of insulting the President and First Lady

Reacting to the ongoing detention of Hawa Hunt, a Sierra Leonean-Canadian artist and reality television personality who was arrested on...

USA: States throughout the Americas must not play a part in President Trump’s harmful policies against people seeking safety

In response to the executive actions announced by US President Trump, including calling for mass deportations, declaring a national emergency...

DRC: Warring parties must prioritize civilian protection and humanitarian access in Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the conflict in...

Afghanistan: ICC Prosecutor’s application for arrest warrants against Taliban leaders is an important step towards justice for Afghan women, girls and LGBTQI persons

Responding to the application filed yesterday by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for arrest...

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