New crossing points and ‘floating dock’ are cosmetic changes, as humanitarian access disintegrates in Gaza, warn aid agencies
As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access while the humanitarian response is in reality on the verge […]
Israeli air strikes that killed 44 civilians further evidence of war crimes in the occupied Gaza Strip
The International Criminal Court should investigate as war crimes three Israeli air strikes that killed 44 Palestinian civilians, including 32 children, in the occupied Gaza Strip last month, Amnesty International […]
Israel must comply with International Court of Justice order calling it to immediately halt military operations in Rafah
Responding to the International Court of Justice’s ruling today, which ordered Israel to immediately halt military operations in the governorate of Rafah, following South Africa’s application for additional provisional measures in its […]
Sudan: UN and African Union must act swiftly to prevent mass atrocities in El Fasher
Responding to reports of escalating violence in El Fasher, in Sudan’s North Darfur region, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said; “Civilians are caught in […]
Israel/OPT: ICC applications for arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Sinwar and other senior Israeli and Hamas officials crucial step towards justice
Responding to the application for arrest warrants by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Defence […]
World leaders fail to act as Israeli invasion of Rafah worsens humanitarian catastrophe
Despite repeated calls on Israel from heads of state, UN officials and humanitarian NGOs to refrain from expanding its ground offensive to Rafah, Israeli troops entered the governorate on May […]
Israeli military must guarantee civilians’ safety as ground operation gets underway in eastern Rafah
Responding to the Israeli military’s orders for over 100,000 residents, most of whom are internally displaced, to “evacuate” whole neighbourhoods in Eastern Rafah amid news its military operations in the […]
Canada: Authorities must protect rights as student protests surge
Amnesty International Canada urges universities and government authorities to ensure the safe protection of students’ right to protest.
Amnesty International Canada joins global Day of Action to end arms transfers to Israel
Human rights groups including Amnesty International will unite on Parliament Hill calling for Canada to stop all arms transfers to Israel.
Gaza: Discovery of mass graves highlights urgent need to grant access to independent human rights investigators
Responding to the discovery of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two of Gaza’s hospitals, Amnesty International’s Senior Director of Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns, Erika Guevara Rosas said: “The […]
Stop All Arms Sales to Israel
As Gaza faces a potential genocide and famine, states must stop fueling the crisis in Gaza and prevent further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life. Israel’s military campaign has […]
Demand an arms embargo in Sudan
The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left over 16,650 people killed nationwide and over 7.3 million people internally displaced. […]