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Russian authorities arbitrarily deprive prisoners of contact with their families and friends. © Amnesty International

Russia: Authorities punishing imprisoned anti-war critics and dissenters by denying family contact

Russia’s authorities are systematically denying arbitrarily imprisoned government and anti-war critics contact with their families, Amnesty International revealed in a...

Israel/OPT: Release Palestinian surgeon detained by Israeli military

On March 24, 2024, Israeli forces detained Palestinian doctor Khaled Al Serr from Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza. He...

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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...

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USA: Free detainees, close Guantánamo

Currently, 30 men are unlawfully held at the US military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Despite 16 of them being...

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Myanmar: Urgent human rights concern for trade union leader

Thet Hnin Aung, a prominent trade union leader, was sentenced to seven years in prison with hard labour following a...

Aftermath: Injustice, Torture and Death in Detention in North-East Syria report cover © Amnesty International

Syria: Mass death, torture and other violations against people detained in aftermath of Islamic State defeat 

People detained following the territorial defeat of the Islamic State (IS) armed group are facing systematic violations and dying in...

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Protect the Protest in Iran, Sri Lanka and Russia

Executions Surge in Iran Since the Woman Life Freedom uprising, Iranian authorities have doubled down on their brutal use of...

Iran: Drug-related executions on the rise

Concerns are growing as thousands are potentially facing the death penalty, with many either awaiting execution or under investigation for...

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Lesotho: Detainees remain at risk of further torture

On December 22, 2023, detainees at Maseru Correctional Institution (MCCI) in Lesotho experienced torture and other forms of mistreatment at...

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Torture-Free Trade Treaty: New film highlights devastating impact less-lethal weapons are having on protesters globally

Amnesty International is launching a powerful film showing the devastating impact less-lethal weapons are having on protesters globally, with many...

China: Activists nearing their first year in detention

On April 13, 2023, Yu Wensheng, a well-known human rights lawyer, and his wife, Xu Yan, were detained by police...

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Russia: Truth and justice for victims of Crocus City Hall attack incompatible with torture of suspects

Reacting to an armed group’s attack on March 22 on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow’s outskirts, which...

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