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Malawi: Minister’s shameful denial comments fueling attacks against persons with albinism

The Minister of Homeland Security’s comments that attacks on persons with albinism have not reached crisis levels will only embolden...

Turkey: Outlandish charges against Osman Kavala and 15 others must be dropped

In response to news that an indictment has been sent to the court setting out the case against Osman Kavala...

Venezuela: Hunger, punishment and fear, the formula for repression used by authorities under Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelan security forces under the command of Nicolás Maduro executed and used excessive force against people, and arbitrarily detained hundreds...

Egypt: Execution of nine men after an unfair trial a monumental disgrace

Responding to the news that Egyptian authorities have today executed nine men convicted after a grossly unfair trial for the...

Egypt: Halt imminent execution of nine prisoners on death row

Egyptian authorities must immediately halt the execution of nine prisoners whom Amnesty International has learned could be put to death...

Iceland: Diverse bodies are not mistakes to be corrected

Individuals born with sex characteristics that vary from female or male “norms” face barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare, risking lifelong...

Somaliland: Free Poet Detained for Critical Poems

Permit Peaceful Expressions of Dissent Somaliland authorities should immediately and unconditionally release from arbitrary detention Abdirahman Ibrahim Adan, a poet...

Nigeria: Police must release #ArewaMeToo activist Maryam Awaisu immediately and unconditionally

Responding to today’s arrest of one of the leaders of the #ArewaMeToo movement, Maryam Aiwasu, who is pursuing justice for...

Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa’s threats ‘deeply troubling’

In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s statement that the government will deal with those suspected to be behind the national...

Turkey: Courts being used to strangle media freedom

Responding to the decision of a Turkish first instance appeals court to uphold the conviction of journalists and executives from...

10 things you need to know about Venezuela’s human rights crisis

The human rights crisis that has engulfed Venezuela for the past few years has shattered the lives of millions of...

Haiti: Authorities must protect protesters’ right to life & deal with underlying causes of crisis

In response to reports of several deaths during recent days in the context of anti-corruption protests that began earlier this...

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