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 state capital El Fasher, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East […]
Joint statement on announcement of Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement
The proposed Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement threatens Indigenous rights in Ecuador and must be rejected by Canadian lawmakers.
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 Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, said: “This reckless action sends […]
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 alarming information, including reports of lists of potential targets, indicating […]
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 humanitarian aid worker Pakhshan Azizi, 40, from Iran’s oppressed Kurdish […]
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 transfer of around 2 million Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring […]
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. under President Trump.
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 the four-year anniversary of the 1 February 2021 military coup. […]
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 live television in December and charged with insulting the President […]
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 and an invasion, militarizing the US-Mexico border, reinstating the Migrant […]
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 the east of the country — including the Rwandan-backed M23 […]
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 warrants against the Taliban Supreme Leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, and the Taliban […]