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Press releases in 2021

USA: oversight report on migrant family separations proves 'cruelty was the point'

Damning report from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E Horowitz Call for prosecution of government officials and contractors ‘This utter disregard for people’s lives caused irreparable...

Azerbaijan / Armenia: Scores of civilians were killed in 'indiscriminate' attacks - new report

On-the-ground investigation into dozens of attacks, including with cluster munitions Evidence refutes both sides’ denials over attacks that killed at least 146 civilians Aysu Iskandarli, 7, killed by...

USA: letter to 3,500 mayors and governors calls for tighter security ahead of inauguration

New measures needed to prevent white supremacist violence Lax gun laws and Trump’s embrace of white supremacists fuel fears Amnesty researchers monitoring situation at state capitols and in Washington...

Uganda: Authorities must lift social media block that violates human rights

Ugandan authorities to suspend social media networks including Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp Shutdown a violation of the right to freedom of expression and access to information Uganda has blocked...

UK: Raab action over Xinjiang abuses welcome but safeguards must be extended

Responding to today’s announcement from the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in the House of Commons that companies will have to meet requirements showing their supply chains are free from forced labour...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty calls for Mother and Baby Homes inquiry in NI

Amnesty and former residents unite in call for NI inquiry as Irish Government publishes 3,000-page investigation report into Mother and Baby Homes in Republic of Ireland ‘Northern Ireland must now...

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Warning over 2,500 migrants trapped in 'bitterly cold temperatures'

As many as 2,500 people - including 900 residents of a temporary makeshift camp - remain without basic shelter in perilously cold conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the authorities failed to...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes legal action against government to ensure abortion services

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission commences legal case against UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive Amnesty International has welcomed the start of legal action by the Northern Ireland...

USA: Joe Biden must close Guantánamo - new report

Joe Biden pledged to close the camp as Vice-President 40 people still held - many who were ‘cleared for release’ years ago ‘This is about … crimes under international law committed over the past 19...

Northern Ireland: First and deputy First Minister must raise concerns over Hong Kong arrests with Chinese consul general

Around 50 Hong Kong opposition figures arrested Activist Gwyneth Ho, who gave the Amnesty International Northern Ireland annual lecture four weeks ago, amongst those arrested Amnesty International has...