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180000 turned out for a mass candlelight vigil organised by the Hong Kong Alliance in support of Patriotic Democratic Movement of China, in Hong Kong on Tuesday evening 4th June 2019, the 30th anniversary of China’s bloody Tiananmen crackdown. Photo © CC/Etan Liam.

What is the Tiananmen crackdown?

On June 4, 1989, Chinese troops opened fire on students and workers who had been peacefully protesting for political reforms...

Argentina: Ongoing criminalization against LGBT+ activist

Pierina Nochetti, a lesbian human rights activist, is facing criminal charges for allegedly painting graffiti to protest the disappearance of...

As the University of Toronto is the site of protests, the university has put up "Temporary Closure" signs around King's College Circle as students are encamping on the cirle to protest the war in Palestine and demanding the University divest in Israel in Toronto. May 2, 2024. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Amnesty International Canada warns against criminalizing University of Toronto protest encampment

The University of Toronto announced a plan to issue a trespass notice Friday to people in the protest encampment on...

Pakistan: Call for the release of abducted journalist and poet

On May 15, 2024, Ahmad Farhad, a Kashmiri journalist and poet, was forcibly taken from his home in Islamabad, Pakistan’s...

Amnesty International Germany organized a solidarity rally for the protesters in Iran in front of the German Reichstag on 23th November 2022.

Iran: Risk of unjust protest-related executions

At least eight people in Iran face the death penalty for their involvement in the 2022 “Woman Life Freedom” uprising....

Julian Assange, editor in chief of WikiLeaks attends the Hay Festival on June 4, 2011 in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. (Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images)

UK: ‘Positive news’ for defenders of press freedom as Assange granted permission to appeal

Reacting to the High Court’s decision to grant Julian Assange permission to appeal his extradition to the United States, Simon...

Iran: Tortured dissident rapper risks execution

Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi faces execution after an Esfahan Revolutionary Court sentenced him to death in April 2024. His sentencing...

Tunisia: Lawyer arrested for TV remarks

On May 11, 2024, masked security forces in civilian clothing stormed the Bar Association offices in Tunis to arrest lawyer...

Azerbaijan: Drop charges and release Gubad Ibadoghlu

On April 22, 2024, after 274 days in detention, prominent Azerbaijani economist and political activist Gubad Ibadoghlu was moved to...

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Azerbaijan: Released arrested journalists

At least fourteen journalists have been arrested in Azerbaijan on charges that appear to be fabricated in response to their...

Noureddine Bhiri

Tunisia: Ex-Minister to be tried on bogus charges

On April 16, 2024, the Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Cassation upheld the indictment of Noureddine Bhiri. Bhiri...

A picture of Manahel wearing a green short sleeve shirt and yoga pants. Her hair is in a ponytail and she appears to have taken the photo in a gym.

Saudi Arabia: Women’s rights activist sentenced to 11 years for tweets

On April 14, 2024, Manahel al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old women’s rights activist and fitness instructor, contacted her family from prison to...

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