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UK: Review into 'horrifyingly widespread' use of do-not-resuscitate orders in care homes must begin immediately

Responding to an announcement that the Department of Health and Social Care has asked the Care Quality Commission to review how Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) orders have been...

Tanzania: law 'weaponised' in election clampdown - new report

Politicians arrested and media houses suspended ahead of October election Foreign journalists must be chaperoned by government official Opposition leader summoned to explain meeting with British High...

Myanmar: Military burns villages and kills civilians as Rakhine State conflict escalates - new evidence

First-hand testimony, satellite images, photographs, video and media reports reveal extent of violence towards civilians ‘The Myanmar military’s utter disregard for civilian suffering grows more...

Bangladesh: authorities must protect Rohingya refugees from gang violence

Violent clashes have broken out between gangs over the trade of drugs in Cox’s Bazar, triggering at least 2,000 refugees to flee to other camps Eight dead and hundreds injured since 4 October despite...

Colombia: Human rights defenders suffering 'crisis' as land threats increase - new report

Defenders living in one of Colombia’s largest coca-producing areas stigmatised, harassed, attacked New report exposes the ineffectiveness of the protection measures implemented by the government...

Greece: Golden Dawn verdicts send 'clear message' on racism and hate speech

Convictions for leaders and former MPs from anti-immigrant party welcomed Tear gas used indiscriminately against crowds outside Athens court this morning ‘Today’s landmark ruling is a recognition of...

Amnesty calls for a ban on guns near polling stations during forthcoming elections

Amnesty International has called on US state governors to ban guns at or near polling stations during the forthcoming elections to ensure the safety of voters, poll workers and the wider community...

Hong Kong: Education censorship fears as teacher banned for 'promoting independence'

Primary school teacher punished after asking pupils “what is freedom of speech?” ‘The Hong Kong authorities must not use national security as a pretext to unnecessarily censor educational activities...

UK: Overseas Operations Bill 'bad law and a worse example'

Ahead of parliamentary committee sessions this week on the Government’s highly controversial Overseas Operations Bill Kate Allen, Amnesty International UK’s Director, said: “The Government’s Overseas...

Northern Ireland: Witnesses to murder of schoolgirl Majella O'Hare demand justice

Witnesses call for the PSNI to establish independent investigation 44 years since 12-year-old Majella O’Hare was shot in the back by a soldier no one held accountable ‘Majella was just lifted like a...