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Singapore: First convictions under ‘contempt of court’ law confirms fears over muzzling critics

Responding to the convictions of activist Jolovan Wham and opposition politician John Tan by the High Court on charges of...

Sudan: Five years on, no justice for 185 protesters shot dead by security forces

The Sudanese authorities are yet to bring to justice a single person for the killing of at least 185 people...

Amnesty International USA: Kavanaugh Confirmation Is Devastating

Responding to news that the Senate voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court, Daphne Eviatar, Amnesty...

South Sudan: Juba prison revolt underscores deep problems in justice system

Responding to a revolt in the Blue House National Security Service (NSS) detention facility in South Sudan’s capital Juba overnight,...

Saudi Arabia / Turkey: Alleged assassination of Jamal Khashoggi in Consulate would set abysmal new low

Responding to reports alleging that Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside his country’s Consulate in Istanbul, Amnesty International’s...

Viet Nam: Relentless crackdown on freedom of speech as five more jailed

Responding to the prison sentences of between eight and 15 years handed to five peaceful protestors by the People’s Court...

UAE: International community must step up pressure on the UAE authorities to release Ahmed Mansoor

Responding to a European Parliament resolution condemning the harassment, persecution and detention of prominent human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor, who...

Europe: Week of action to demand Europe’s politicians keep Afghans safe

As European governments continue to endanger lives by forcibly sending people back to deadly conditions in Afghanistan, Amnesty International is...

Cambodia: First ‘royal insult’ conviction a new low for government

Responding to the conviction and sentencing of Ban Samphy to seven months in prison and a five-month suspended sentence on...

Saudi Arabia / Turkey: Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi extremely worrying in light of continuing repression in Saudi

Responding to the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi Arabian journalist whose whereabouts remain unknown since he entered the...

Nobel Peace Prize: Courageous work of Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad highlights need to fight impunity for rape in war

In response to news that Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yezidi human rights activist Nadia Murad have jointly won the...

Singapore: Conviction of activist for art performance is an attack on free speech

Amnesty International condemns the conviction on 3 October of activist and artist Seelan Palay, who was sentenced to two weeks’...

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