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Mozambique: Detained journalist in critical condition denied medical treatment

Amnesty International has received credible reports that Amade Abubacar, a journalist who is being arbitrarily detained in a Mozambican prison,...

Denmark: Pervasive “rape culture” and endemic impunity for rapists exposed

Demand grows for rape laws to recognise need for consent Denmark’s reputation for gender equality masks a society with one...

Zambia: Suspension of independent news station a ploy to muzzle independent voices

In response to the announcement today that the independent broadcaster Prime TV will be suspended for 30 days, Deprose Muchena,...

Egypt: Photojournalist Shawkan released after five and a half years in prison

Responding to the news that photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as Shawkan, was finally released today after spending more than...

Indonesia: Arson attack against environmental activist must be thoroughly investigated

Authorities should investigate the arson attack on the house of Murdani, the executive director of the Indonesian Forum for the...

Russia: PACE resolution highlights urgent need to protect prisoners in transit

A resolution on prisoner transfers adopted today by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) must be followed...

Algeria: Security forces must not use excessive force against peaceful protesters

Algerian security forces must refrain from using excessive or unnecessary force to disperse peaceful demonstrations against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid...

Iraq: Draconian cybercrimes law threatens freedom of expression

A new cybercrimes law that would impose heavy prison sentences and hefty fines against peaceful critics who express themselves online...

Expansion of Remain in Mexico Plan Could Put Lives at Risk

WASHINGTON, DC – Reports indicate that the Remain in Mexico plan, also known as Migrant Protection Protocols, will soon be...

Amnesty International calls for Canadian citizen Yasser Albaz to be released from detention in Egypt

After learning that Canadian citizen Yasser Albaz has been detained in Cairo’s Tora prison, Amnesty International Canada Secretary General Alex...

Tunisia: Authorities must end shameful attempts to shut down prominent LGBTI organization

The Tunisian government’s attempts to dissolve Shams, a local association that defends the rights of LGBTI people, are a despicable...

Hong Kong: Sisters’ lives in grave danger if sent back to Saudi Arabia

The Hong Kong authorities must not return two sisters to Saudi Arabia where their lives would be in grave danger,...

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