Press releases in 2023

Move sends important message ahead of tomorrow’s two-year anniversary of military coup ‘The Government needs to suspend all UK involvement - such as marine insurance - in the supply of aviation fuel...

Proposed anti-strike law ignores key safeguards and undermines international labour standards ‘The Government’s proposed changes to the right to strike are alarming and one more example of its drive...

Rescheduled sentencing of former soldier David Holden found guilty of manslaughter expected Thursday 2 February, 1pm McAnespie family and Amnesty to hold press conference outside Laganside Court...

1 February marks second anniversary of Myanmar’s brutal military regime Nearly 3,000 people killed, 1.5 million internally displaced, more than 13,000 detained in inhumane conditions, and at least 100...

Police are ignoring their duty to protect Black and Brown communities State and local law enforcement must respect and protect people's right to protest police violence ‘It is imperative the Memphis...

The three protesters have been brutalised and tortured They were accused of inciting arson or vandalism by dancing, clapping, chanting or throwing headscarves into bonfires ‘ The three men live under...

In reaction to today’s delay in the sentencing of former Grenadier Guardsman David Holden for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie: Grainne Teggart, Amnesty International UK’s Deputy Director in...

Bill enters Report Stage in House of Lords today with Amnesty and 73 other organisations calling on parliamentarians to reject it Controversial proposals have been criticised by police, Home Office...

Israeli military raid on refugee camp killed at least nine people and injured 20 more Jenin at centre of Israel’s escalating military crackdown ‘Israel continues to enjoy total impunity for the system...

Social media giant must guard against inflammatory content re-appearing on former president’s Facebook and Instagram accounts After Capitol riots, Meta determined Trump had incited ‘violent...