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Press releases in 2019

Tanzania: detained journalist Erick Kabendera facing 'targeted harassment' as case delayed again

Kabendera appeared limping in court today having been denied medical treatment in detention Case delayed for the sixth time A Tanzanian court has postponed the trial of prominent Tanzanian...

Hong Kong: Urgent investigation needed after protester shot by police

In response to the shooting of a protester by police in Hong Kong today during demonstrations marking China’s National Day, Man-Kei Tam, Director of Amnesty International Hong Kong, said: “The...

Saudi Arabia: year on from Khashoggi's murder, crackdown in country continues

At least 30 prisoners of conscience held, women’s rights activists still in jail and Khashoggi trial is shrouded in secrecy Tomorrow, Amnesty is hosting launch of major new book on Khashoggi by...

Northern Ireland abortion: High Court to rule on Sarah Ewart case

***COURT JUDGMENT: 0930 HRS BST, THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 2019*** Court could declare Northern Ireland’s abortion law in breach of UK’s human rights commitments ‘This must be the last time a woman is put...

UK: Amnesty's annual gift catalogue released in time for Christmas

Amnesty International’s annual gift catalogue has been released, featuring high-quality products that are fun, fair trade and ethically-sourced. The 64-page Amnesty Shop catalogue offers a range of...

Somalia: three victims of US airstrike were farmers not Al-Shabaab - new investigation

Three men hit in their vehicle as they were returning home from their fields US has labelled men ‘Al-Shabaab terrorists’ without providing evidence Killings part of an airstrike surge under Trump...