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Thailand: Investigate reports of abducted Vietnamese journalist

Responding to the announcement by Radio Free Asia that one of their contributors, Truong Duy Nhat, was reportedly abducted in...

Afghanistan: Deadly attacks on journalists must be investigated

Responding to the attack on two journalists shot dead in Takhar province when gunmen entered a radio station and opened...

Amnesty International USA Response to 2019 State of the Union

The following can be attributed to Joanne Lin, national director of advocacy and government relations at Amnesty International USA: “Tonight’s...

Yemen: UAE recklessly supplying militias with windfall of Western arms

An open source investigation published by Amnesty International today highlights a growing danger in Yemen’s conflict as the United Arab...

Philippines: Lowering criminal age to 12 will ‘endanger children’s lives’

Responding to news that the Philippines Senate may vote in favour of lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12...

Qatar: Authorities must step up efforts to honour labour rights promises before 2022 World Cup

With less than four years to go until the 2022 World Cup, the Qatari authorities risk falling behind on their...

UN: Act to End China’s Mass Detentions in Xinjiang International Fact-Finding Mission Crucial to Address Rights Crisis

The United Nations Human Rights Council should adopt a resolution establishing an international fact-finding mission to Xinjiang, the region...

Hong Kong: Court ruling a setback in fight for equality for transgender people

Responding to a Hong Kong judicial review that upheld the government’s policy of forcing transgender people to undergo surgery before...

Nigeria: Deadliest Boko Haram attack on Rann leaves at least 60 people murdered

At least 60 people were killed following the 28 January devastating Boko Haram attack on Rann, a border town in...

Saudi Arabia: Authorities must drop calls to execute peaceful protesters

Responding to reports that Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor is no longer seeking the death penalty for Israa al-Ghomgham, an female...

Iraq: Coalition should follow Australia’s lead after military admits civilian deaths in Mosul

Responding to the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) admission that its air strikes in Mosul, Iraq may have caused up to...

UAE / Pope visit: “Year of tolerance” rings hollow in context of ongoing repression

Ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week, Amnesty International highlighted the ongoing crackdown on...

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