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Sudan: All security agencies that attacked protesters must be held to account

Spokespersons available to take media interviews An Amnesty International investigation has found that Sudan’s crackdown on protests against the government...

Women around the world continue to challenge misogynist and sexist discourses and policies

Amnesty International will participate in the demonstrations on 8th March alongside women’s movements fighting for the protection and ongoing promotion...

Hong Kong: Lack of accountability for police violence could fuel unrest

An independent investigation into police violence during the Hong Kong protests is essential to preventing unrest from reigniting in the...

Syria: Moscow summit must prioritize ending renewed attacks on civilians in Idlib

Ahead of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Moscow tomorrow (Thursday 5...

Malaysia: Raft of police investigations a blatant attempt to intimidate peaceful protesters

The investigation of more than 20 peaceful protesters after they held two demonstrations in Malaysia over the weekend is an...

Iran: At least 23 children killed by security forces in November protests – new evidence

An investigation by Amnesty International has uncovered evidence that at least 23 children were killed by Iranian security forces in...

Europe: Spain to improve support for sexual violence survivors and to become tenth country in Europe to define rape as sex without consent

Following the announcement by the Spanish government today of a new bill on comprehensive responses to sexual violence, including a...

Colombia: Decision not to decriminalize abortion is a missed opportunity

The decision by the Constitutional Court of Colombia not to take action to decriminalize abortion represents a missed opportunity for...

Iran: Amid coronavirus fears, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe should be released unconditionally

Responding to reports that the jailed British charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe may be released on furlough from Tehran’s Evin Prison...

Greece: Inhumane asylum measures will put lives at risk

The inhumane measures which the Greek authorities are taking to prevent people from entering the country are an appalling betrayal...

Egypt: Death sentences against 37 convicted of terrorism after unfair trial

Responding to today’s death sentences of 37 defendants by the Cairo Criminal Court following their conviction on terrorism-related charges, Philip...

Turkey/EU: Refugees must not pay the price in political game

Following reports that Turkey is allowing asylum-seekers to depart its territory and attempt to enter the European Union particularly Greece...

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