Press releases in 2019

Six recent attacks verified by Amnesty, with children among those killed ‘The Syrian government continues to show utter disregard for the laws of war and the lives of civilians’ - Lynn Maalouf Syrian...

Police in the Dominican Republic routinely rape, beat, humiliate and verbally abuse women sex workers, Amnesty International revealed in a new report released today. The 52-page report, ‘ If they can...

Russian forces conducted at least 25 searches in Tatar homes in Crimean capital Simferopol and elsewhere Responding to news that Russian security forces in occupied Crimea have conducted extensive...

Amnesty International has called on Brunei to halt plans to introduce “vicious” new punishments such as death by stoning for same-sex acts and amputation for robbery, set to come into effect next week...

‘Saudi Arabia must urgently reform the guardianship system’ - Lynn Maalouf Responding to news that two sisters from Saudi Arabia, known as Reem and Rawan, whose lives would have been in danger had...

Rocket strike north of Tel Aviv earlier today reportedly injured several members of a British-Israeli family ‘Attacks on civilians … are never justified’ - Saleh Higazi Following reports that the...

Human rights researcher to lead investigations masterclass in Belfast An Amnesty International researcher will be in Belfast on Monday (25 March) to reveal how the organisation is using cutting-edge...

Thailand’s next government must lift undue restrictions on freedom of expression and limit arbitrary executive powers, Amnesty International has said, ahead of polling day on Sunday (24 March). Over...

Responding to the Home Affairs Committee’s report on immigration detention, published today (21 March), which has found ‘serious failings’ in the system, Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International UK...

NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES. AMNESTY UK PRESENTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS: ORDINARY PEOPLE DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS. All over the world, hard won rights are being weakened and denied every day...