Press releases in 2023

More than 5,000 killed by twin earthquakes Four million people in opposition-held north-west Syria were already living in appalling conditions ‘The Syrian government must allow aid to reach all areas...

Anniversary of Islamic Republic a reminder that pattern of official denial stretches back to infamous 1988 prison massacres Iran has sought to claim recent protest deaths were responsibility of ‘hired...

Mass trial is an attempt to extinguish all meaningful political participation in Hong Kong Some defendants face up to life in prison for taking part in political party primaries ‘People must be...

First soldier to be convicted and sentenced for an historical offence since Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement McAnespie family and Amnesty International UK were in court for the sentencing 'This case...

Reacting to the news that two Nigerian communities, which have been devastated by oil spills, have filed claims against Shell at the High Court in London, Amnesty International’s Head of Business and...

Need for harmful medical and psychiatric procedures abolished after new law passed by 113 votes to 69 However, children still being denied their rights ‘This new law will have a huge and positive...

Year on from launch of major Amnesty report, almost 220 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces South Africa and Namibia among countries who’ve expressed concern that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians...