Press releases in 2023

Tens of thousands arrested, hundreds unlawfully killed, and torture in detention rife Authorities have ramped up enforcement of veiling laws and made thousands of students sign pledges not to...

One-hundred page report shows how multinational mining companies are driving people from their homes and land Massive expansion in demand for metals for lithium-ion batteries for electric cars is...

DSEI, one of the world’s biggest arms fairs, opens in London’s Docklands today Peaceful protesters will attend the event and police have already made arrests at the venue over the past few days At...

Activists who have given information on China to parliamentarians put at risk ‘The Government must take urgent, concrete steps to investigate this case and reassure those standing up for the rights of...

Grim milestone reported by Saudi Press Agency earlier today In August alone, the country carried out an average of four executions per week ‘The authorities’ relentless killing spree raises serious...

Wealthy countries must fulfil climate finance commitments and increase pledges Debt crisis threatens billions of people’s rights to food, clothing and housing ‘The G20 is happening while the world...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must address India’s human rights record during his attendance at the G20 summit in New Delhi this weekend, said Amnesty International today. Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty...

Highly controversial bill expected to return to House of Lords next Tuesday (12 September) Amnesty is calling on the Irish government to follow through with their opposition to the bill and take an...

Ruling does not go far enough to recognise same-sex marriage Court saw constitutional right to marry still being exclusively for couples of the opposite-sex ‘This ruling is an important step forward...

UK Online Safety Bill enters final stages in House of Lords tomorrow (6 Sept) Clause 122 gives Ofcom powers to require messaging service providers to deploy software to scan phones for prohibited...