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November 17, 2020

UN experts alarmed by civil society crackdown in Cambodia

Concerns were also expressed about the detention of environmental defenders, the use of violence against families of detained activists, and the case of a Buddhist monk who was defrocked for his human rights activities.
October 2, 2020

New York Police 'planned assault' on Bronx protesters

New York City police planned the assault and mass arrests of peaceful protesters, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.
February 26, 2020

Eight killed in riots after 'hateful speeches' by political leaders in India

Political leaders in India are creating a violent environment by making hateful speeches, says Amnesty International India.
July 5, 2019

Polish government's harassment of judges threatens rule of law, says Amnesty

Judges working to protect the independence of the Polish judiciary from government interference are being subjected to serious harassment, a new report by Amnesty International has revealed.
June 29, 2019

Protests planned to mark 30 years since Bashir seized power in Sudan

Amnesty International says the unprovoked use of lethal and unnecessary force against peaceful protesters must not be repeated this Sunday.
June 26, 2019

Friends of the Earth takes legal action against Cuadrilla anti-protest injunction

Friends of the Earth has launched legal proceedings against fracking firm Cuadrilla to force it to substantially reduce a wide-ranging injunction which restricts protest against its operations at Preston New Road in Lancashire.
June 11, 2019

Final 'Umbrella Nine' pro-democracy activist sentenced in Hong Kong

Tanya Chan's sentencing had been adjourned so she could undergo surgery for a life-threatening condition, for which she is still receiving medical treatment.
April 13, 2019

UN High Commissioner urges Sudan authorities to protect human rights and rule of law

Michelle Bachelet called on the authorities to refrain from using force against peaceful protesters, and to ensure that security forces and judicial authorities act in full accordance with the rule of law.
December 10, 2018

Stansted 15 verdict 'crushing blow' for human rights in UK, says Amnesty

The 15 took non-violent direct action to prevent deportation of 60 people on a charter flight bound for Ghana and Nigeria.