Meta’s Zionism/Zionist hate speech policy review must not stifle legitimate criticism of Israel’s oppressive policies
Responding to Meta’s proposed revision of its content policies regarding use of the terms “Zionism” or “Zionist”, Alia Al Ghussain, Researcher and Advisor on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights at […]
Pakistan: Election-day internet shutdown is a reckless attack on people’s rights
Following the internet shutdown in Pakistan as the country holds its general elections today, Livia Saccardi, Interim Deputy Director for South Asia at Amnesty International, said: “The decision to suspend […]
Myanmar: Military air strikes that killed 17 civilians ‘must be investigated as war crimes’
Air strikes by the Myanmar military killed 17 civilians – including nine children – as they gathered to attend church last month, Amnesty International said in a new investigation. The […]
India: Authorities must immediately stop unjust targeted demolition of Muslim properties
Bulldozer Injustice: JCB brand machinery weaponized as a tool in hate campaign against minorities in India India’s widespread unlawful demolitions of Muslims’ homes, businesses and places of worship through the […]
Jordan: End draconian crackdown against pro-Palestinian activism
The Jordanian authorities must end a sweeping crackdown that has seen hundreds of people arrested by security and intelligence forces since October 2023 for expressing their support for rights of […]
Act Now: Kenneth Smith’s Execution and Possible Implications on Rocky Myers
Kenneth Smith’s Execution by Nitrogen Gas and Rocky Myers’ Case Kenneth Smith, 58, was executed in Alabama on January 25, 2024, after spending 36 years in prison. During his incarceration, […]
El Salvador: Human rights crisis could deepen during Nayib Bukele’s second term
President Nayib Bukele’s self-proclaimed re-election follows 22 straight months of suspensions of multiple civil rights in El Salvador.
Shocking spike in use of unlawful lethal force by Israeli forces against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank
With the world’s eyes fixed on Gaza, Israeli forces have over the past four months unleashed a brutal wave of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, carrying out […]
Amnesty International Canada condemns ‘appalling’ anti-trans policy changes in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed anti-2SLGBTQQIA+ policies threaten the rights of trans Albertans and must be withdrawn immediately.
Myanmar: New data suggests military still importing fuel for deadly air strikes despite sanctions
New evidence suggests Myanmar’s military is using new tactics to import aviation fuel after sanctions were imposed in response to air strikes that have unlawfully killed and injured civilians, Amnesty […]
Canada ‘must not sit quietly on the sidelines’ after ICJ genocide ruling on Gaza
Amnesty International urges Canada to do more – including halting arms sales to Israel – to prevent a potential genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Israel/OPT: States must reverse cruel decision to withdraw UNRWA funding
The decisions by at least 9 donor countries to suspend funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), following allegations that individual staff members were involved in the 7 […]