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Sudan: Urgent need for civilian protection in wake of escalating violence 

All parties to the ongoing conflict in Sudan must end attacks on civilians, said Amnesty International, in the wake of...

Israel/OPT: Law to ban UNRWA amounts to criminalization of humanitarian aid

Reacting to the news that the Israeli parliament has passed a law to ban the United Nations Relief and Works...

Israel/Lebanon: Branches of Hezbollah-affiliated financial institution Qard al-Hassan not military targets

The Israeli military’s targeting of branches of Qard al-Hassan, a non-profit financial association affiliated with Hezbollah, with over 30 branches...

Lebanon: Israel’s evacuation ‘warnings’ for civilians misleading and inadequate

Evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military to residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut and south Lebanon were inadequate,...

Why we need a standalone Convention on Crimes against Humanity

What is a crime against humanity?  Crimes against humanity refer to certain crimes committed as part of widespread or systematic...

UN General Assembly must open formal negotiations on Crimes Against Humanity Convention

UN Member States should support a resolution to promptly begin formal negotiations of a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment...

Israel/OPT: One year on from October 7 need to ensure a ceasefire and release of hostages more pressing than ever

Monday October 7, 2024 marks a year since the horrific attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in southern...

Afghanistan: International legal initiative an important step toward tackling the Taliban’s war on women

Responding to the announcement by Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands during the UN General Assembly yesterday that they will...

Protect Civilians in Gaza and Sudan

Gaza: 300 days of horror As we pass the 300 day mark, Amnesty International continues to  document damning evidence of...

Ukraine/Russia: Investigate use of anti-personnel landmines left after Russian occupation as possible war crimes

The use of anti-personnel landmines, which litter territories in Ukraine formerly and currently occupied by Russian forces, continue to pose...

Sudan: Constant flow of arms fuelling relentless civilian suffering in conflict

The conflict in Sudan is being fuelled by a constant flow of weapons into the country, Amnesty International said today...

Israel/OPT: Hamas and other armed groups must immediately release civilians held hostage in Gaza

Hamas and other armed groups must immediately and unconditionally release all civilian hostages who have been held in captivity in...

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