Press releases in 2023

Attack on town of Dhayra on 16 October must be investigated as a war crime Residents report extensive use of white phosphorous, causing injuries and widespread fires ‘The Israeli army must immediately...

Commenting on Keir Starmer's speech on the Israel-Gaza crisis today, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “In failing to call for an immediate ceasefire, Keir Starmer is...

More than 1.4 million refugees at risk of being deported ‘This would particularly put women and girls in grave danger’ - Deprose Muchena Ahead of the Pakistan Government’s deadline for forced...

Saudi Arabia is only bidder for 2034, while Morocco/Portugal/Spain is sole 2030 bid Lack of competition to host tournaments risks undermining FIFA’s leverage, warns Sport & Rights Alliance ‘Human...

Sixty-four-page report lays bare how Facebook’s algorithmic systems supercharged spread of harmful rhetoric targeting Tigrayan community Failures by Facebook owner Meta ultimately contributed to...

‘This communications blackout means that it will be even more difficult to obtain critical information and evidence about human rights violations’ - Erika Guevara-Rosas Responding to reports of a...

Significant number of social media posts have glorified Israeli authorities’ attacks on civilians in Gaza, while antisemitic hate has proliferated on X Palestinian accounts and advocates of...

Mounting evidence of war crimes by Israeli forces and Hamas Israeli air and ground strikes killing more than 6,500 people including at least 2,700 children ‘In the face of such unprecedented...

Peaceful protests turn violent in Iran’s oppressed Baluchi minority in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchistan province Eyewitness testimonies share children as young as ten beaten and detained ‘ We have...

Abdullah al-Derazi and Jalal Labbad sentenced to death for protesting against the regime This year alone, the Saudi authorities have executed 112 people ‘ The young men could now be put to death at...