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Amnesty International

September 18, 2019

Human rights activism a 'minefield' under Putin's presidency, says Amnesty

Since Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency in 2012, new repressive laws and a battery of hostile actions have had a crippling effect on human rights activists and their work, says Amnesty International in a new report.
September 10, 2019

Arms companies are washing their hands of their responsibilities, says Amnesty

A new report by Amnesty International reveals that the world’s biggest arms companies are failing to undertake adequate human rights due diligence which could prevent their products from being used in potential human rights violations and war crimes.
September 7, 2019

Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Director killed by Taliban

Abdul Samad Amiri was kidnapped and then shot by the Taliban while traveling back from Kabul.
September 3, 2019

Campaign calls on Brazilian authorities to protect Amazon and its people

Amnesty has launched a new campaign demanding Brazil step up the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and the Amazon.
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 27, 2019

Call for immediate release of Jammu and Kashmir political leaders

Amnesty International has called for the release all political leaders and an end to the deliberate silencing of voices in the region.
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 17, 2019

Fears grow for Libyan politician abducted after speaking out

Siham Sergiwa is the latest prominent Libyan woman to have been targeted following a series of killings, abductions and death threats since 2014.
August 16, 2019

Call for Prime Minister Modi to end lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir

A communications blackout has ensured the Indian government's near-total control over information coming out of the region.
August 15, 2019

Call for protection of southern Africa people with albinism

Violent attacks are fuelled by the false and dangerous belief that body parts of people with albinism can make someone rich.