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Singapore: Execution of man with learning disability is a 'disgraceful act' by the government

Responding to the execution of Malaysian national Nagaenthran Dharmalingam in Singapore, Erwin van der Borght, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director, said: “The execution of...

UK: David Cameron's defence of the Prevent programme is 'shockingly misplaced'

Report by the think tank Policy Exchange out today on the Prevent programme Controversial counter-terrorism programme overwhelmingly directed at children and young people ‘The report should have...

Tech: Twitter 'must not willfully turn a blind eye to violent and abusive speech'

Responding to news that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has bought Twitter for $44bn (£34.5bn), Michael Kleinman, Director of Technology and Human Rights at Amnesty International USA, said:...

Turkey: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala a 'devastating blow' for human rights

Osman has been arbitrarily detained in Istanbul’s high security Silivri prison for more than four years Trumped up charges against Osman related to Gezi Park protests and the 2016 coup attempt...

El Salvador: State of emergency has created a 'perfect storm' of human rights violations

State of emergency imposed last month has been extended Children aged between 12 and 16 are subject to prison sentences of up to 10 years ‘The government must stop its hostile posturing’ - Erika...

UK/Yemen: 'Huge relief' as British man Luke Symons released from Yemen jail after five torturous years

Responding to news that Cardiff man Luke Symons has been released from detention in Yemen after being held without trial for five years, Eilidh Macpherson, Amnesty International UK’s Individuals at...

European Union: Digital Services Act agreement a 'watershed moment' for internet regulation

The political agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA) that was reached by co-legislators is a landmark moment in the history of Internet regulation, Amnesty International has said today. The DSA...

Singapore: Authorities must stop double execution and abolish the death penalty

Two Malaysian nationals due to be executed next week The Government must grant the men clemency ‘The death penalty will never solve problems associated with drugs in Singapore’ - Erwin van der Borght...

Russia: opposition politician faces possible 15-year jail term for 'fake news' about Ukraine

Veteran Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza is thought to have been the target of past poisoning attempts by Russia’s security services Opposition politician is already in jail, falsely accused of...

Myanmar: Activists continue peaceful protests in face of the regime's brutality - new research

Testimonials from activists reveal a range of non-violent protests across Myanmar Thousands have been killed and arrested since the military took power Military forces disguise themselves as fruit...