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Russia: Release prominent lawyer defending Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation from arbitrary detention

Responding to news that Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers have detained Ivan Pavlov, a human rights lawyer defending the...

Malawi: Death penalty defeated as Supreme Court of Appeal rules it unconstitutional

Responding to the news that the Supreme Court of Appeal in Malawi has ruled the death penalty unconstitutional, Deprose Muchena,...

Russia: Navalny supporter faces three years in jail over sharing of Rammstein video

A Russian court will tomorrow deliver its verdict in the case against activist Andrei Borovikov, who faces three years in...

Russia: Police target peaceful protesters identified using facial recognition technology

Responding to the news that Moscow police have detained several activists and journalists identified using facial recognition technology as attendees...

Denmark: Hundreds of refugees must not be illegally forced back to Syrian warzone

Hundreds of Syrian refugees whose residency permits have been revoked by the Danish authorities could face torture, enforced disappearance and...

Russia: Authorities move to outlaw Aleksei Navalny’s organizations as ‘extremist’

Responding to the news that the Moscow City Prosecutor’s Office has suspended the activities of Aleksei Navalny’s regional offices until...

Amnesty International announces winners for 2020-2021 Media Awards in Canada

OTTAWA – Amnesty International is thrilled to announce the winners of the 26th annual Amnesty International Media Awards in Canada....

Colombia: Amnesty International publishes a ‘letter from the world’ demanding protection for defender Jani Silva

Today, on Earth Day, Amnesty International launched its “A Letter from the World” campaign to demand that Colombian authorities immediately...

Death penalty 2020: Despite Covid-19, some countries ruthlessly pursued death sentences and executions

Egypt tripled number of yearly executions China pursued the death penalty to crack down on offences related to Covid-19 prevention...

Conviction of Derek Chauvin a Measure of Accountability; Police Reform Still Needed

In response to Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA)...

Myanmar: Military under ‘major pressure’ as steel giant cuts ties

Responding to reports that South Korean steel giant POSCO will end the steel venture its Myanmar subsidiary shares with military-owned...

Hong Kong: Jailing of opposition figures over protests is violation of international law

Responding to the sentencing of 10 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to between eight and 18 months in prison for taking...

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