Russia: Surge in abuse of anti-terrorism laws to suppress dissent
A disturbing escalation in the abuse of vague anti-terrorism and anti-extremism legislation in Russia has intensified since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Amnesty International […]
Ethiopia: Authorities must stop using state of emergency law to silence peaceful dissent
Ethiopian authorities have used the state of emergency to silence peaceful dissent by arbitrarily detaining prominent politicians critical of the government and journalists, Amnesty International said today. On 2 February […]
Russia: Authorities brutally suppress mourners of Aleksei Navalny
The Russian authorities have begun a widespread campaign of persecution against those paying respects to the late prisoner of conscience Aleksei Navalny, Amnesty International said today, as peaceful mourners across the […]
Israel must end its occupation of Palestine to stop fuelling apartheid and systematic human rights violations
Israel must end its brutal occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which it has maintained since 1967, said Amnesty International, as public hearings begin at the International […]
UN Doha meeting on Afghanistan must mark an end to impunity for human rights abuse under the Taliban
Ahead of the upcoming UN-convened meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan taking place in Doha, Qatar on 18 and 19 February, Deprose Muchena, Senior Director at Amnesty International said: “The […]
Russia: Prisoner of conscience Aleksei Navalny, Kremlin’s most vocal opponent, dies in custody
“Following his poisoning, unjust imprisonment and torture in prison, Aleksei Navalny has died after languishing for 37 months behind bars and being sent to one of Russia’s most remote and […]
Amnesty International Canada shares concerns at parliamentary study of free trade negotiations with Ecuador
On February 13, Amnesty International Canada testified before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) as part of its study of free trade negotiations between Canada and Ecuador. […]
Amnesty International Canada to make arguments in court in Black Class Action case
A judge has granted Amnesty International Canada’s request to participate in a court hearing about the landmark Black Class Action lawsuit.
India: Right to peaceful protest under threat due to mounting restrictions and escalating crackdown on farmers’ march
Responding to the mounting restrictions and escalating crackdown by the Indian authorities on the ‘Dilli Chalo’ peaceful march of farmers, Aakar Patel, chair of board at Amnesty International India, said: […]
UK/USA: Global media freedom at risk as Julian Assange back in UK court facing possible extradition to USA
In advance of Julian Assange’s next hearing in the UK courts ahead of his possible extradition to the US, Amnesty International reiterates concerns that Assange faces the risk of serious […]
Vanessa Mendoza Cortés Acquittal: Triumph in Free Speech Advocacy
Vanessa Mendoza Cortés acquittal on January 17, 2024, marked a significant moment in human rights advocacy. A court in Andorra absolved her of all charges, vindicating her from unjust accusations […]
Israel/OPT: New evidence of unlawful Israeli attacks in Rafah, Gaza causing mass civilian casualties amid real risk of genocide
Fresh evidence of deadly unlawful attacks in the occupied Gaza Strip, gathered by Amnesty International, demonstrates how Israeli forces continue to flout international humanitarian law, obliterating entire families with total […]