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December 31, 2019

Deadly force used against protesters in India

The Indian authorities should cease using unnecessary lethal force against demonstrators protesting a law that discriminates against Muslims, says Human Rights Watch.
October 30, 2019

UN briefing on the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir

The population of Indian-Administered Kashmir continues to be deprived of a wide range of human rights, says a UN spokesperson.
August 29, 2019

Human rights defenders in Afghanistan under increased attack

Faced with grave threats to their lives and well-being, Afghanistan's human rights defenders continue to stand up for the rights of others, says Amnesty International.
August 22, 2019

Police must stop unlawful use of force against students in West Papua, says Amnesty

Amnesty says the Indonesian authorities must act promptly to deescalate tensions in West Papua Province and guarantee that people who wish to protest peacefully can continue to do so.
August 1, 2019

Riot charges against Hong Kong protesters a 'chilling warning'

Amnesty says the Hong Kong authorities are showing a flagrant disregard for the right to peaceful assembly.
July 31, 2019

UN 'very concerned' by critical condition of child shot by Israeli Security Forces

UN says the shooting is the latest in a long list of incidents in the occupied Palestinian Territory in which children and juveniles have been injured or killed in circumstances that strongly suggest excessive force was used by the ISF.
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.
December 15, 2018

Nurse used excessive force on patient with learning disability

The family of a former patient at Winterbourne View have welcomed the NMC strike-off decision.