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March 19, 2019

UK ‘on notice’ as court rules Germany failed to protect innocent civilians from US drones

A German court has ruled that the UK Government must ensure its territory is not used by the US to carry out unlawful drone strikes in Yemen.
March 16, 2019

Trump administration's blocking of International Criminal Court condemned

Amnesty International responds to reports that the USA will restrict visas for International Criminal Court personnel investigating US military actions in Afghanistan.
February 15, 2019

Christian Aid calls for action for displaced people across Africa

The African Union has declared 2019 the year of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons.
February 12, 2019

Gavin Williamson challenged to take a different view on security

CAAT says UK should be investing in green technologies to combat climate change, which is the number one threat to our security and that of the world.
January 28, 2019

US Quakers denounce policy forcing asylum seekers to stay in Mexico

Quakers say this policy shift will exacerbate risks for vulnerable migrants.
January 25, 2019

Campaigners criticise potential trade deal with Israel

Campaigners say trade deals must be consistent with the UK’s obligations under and commitments to international law.
January 16, 2019

China urged to revoke death sentence against Canadian for drug crimes

Robert Schellenberg had been sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug smuggling but received a death sentence at a re-trial.
January 12, 2019

Pakistan schedules execution for mentally ill former police officer

Following an order issued yesterday by Pakistani authorities, Khizar Hiyat, a former police officer who suffers from severe schizophrenia, is set to be executed in 72 hours.
January 8, 2019

New report: killings of demonstrators in Egypt likely to be 'crimes against humanity'

At least 1,150 demonstrators were killed by Egyptian security forces in July and August 2013, says Human Rights Watch.
December 24, 2018

UN Security Council urges warring parties in Yemen to respect Hudaydah ceasefire

The UN Security Council has endorsed the agreement reached between the Government of Yemen and leaders of the opposition Houthi movement, at the recent UN-backed talks in Sweden, and authorised the deployment of an advance team to facilitate the monitoring and implementation of the Stockholm Agreement.