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Press releases in 2016

Refugees shot at by Libyan coastguard before being detained in 'shocking' conditions back in Libya
Israel's decision to keep Palestinian circus trainer in jail for six more months is 'shameful'

Mohammad Abu Sakha ‘has been denied even the slightest semblance of justice’ - Philip Luther

Bahrain: fresh arrest of human rights activist Nabeel Rajab is 'alarming'

‘The arrest of Nabeel Rajab appears to be another alarming example of Bahrain’s zero-tolerance stance towards peaceful dissent and activism’ - James Lynch

Brazil: Imminent forced eviction of group of Indigenous Peoples flagrantly unjust
Amnesty activists to join tonight's 'London Stands with Orlando' vigil

‘Orlando was a truly shocking hate crime on a huge scale’ - Kerry Moscogiuri

Kenya: Talks about closure of Dadaab must result in concrete action to protect refugees

As the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, prepares to leave Kenya today following talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta and a visit to Dadaab refugee camp, Amnesty International is ca

Malawi: Killings, abductions and abuse of people with albinism must stop - Albinism Awareness Day

Nearly 50,000 people in UK sign petition for protection of people with albinism in last few weeks Spokespeople available

Uganda: Investigate break-ins at groups' offices

Pattern of attacks indicates perpetrators enjoy impunity

Nigeria: Military killing of unarmed pro-Biafra supporters must be investigated

At least 17 people killed and 50 injured

Israel/OPT: Tel Aviv attack displays total disdain for human life

The deadly attack on civilians at a Tel Aviv shopping and restaurant complex last night displayed a stark contempt for human life, Amnesty International has said.