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Press releases in 2024

UK: Rishi Sunak's PMQs trans jibe was 'sickening'

Responding to comments by Rishi Sunak during prime minister’s questions in the House of Commons today, Chiara Capraro, Amnesty International UK’s Gender Justice Director, said: “The prime minister’s...

Jordan: authorities have arrested hundreds in crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

Surge in arrests to crush Gaza solidarity protests and suppress criticism of country’s policies on Israel Social media posts on the Israel-Palestine crisis have led to arrests and trials ‘No-one...

Israel/OPT: Israel has unleashed wave of unlawful attacks on Palestinians in West Bank - new research

With the world’s attention largely focused on Gaza, Israeli forces have stepped up use of lethal force with raids on refugee camps and attacks on crowds at demonstrations Detailed investigation into...

UK: Clapham attack should not be used as pretext to target people seeking asylum

Responding to calls to change the UK’s asylum system following this week’s attack in Clapham in south London, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “Our hearts go out to...

UK: Greta Thunberg trial highlights 'alarming crackdown' on climate protesters

‘Greta Thunberg should be applauded for her peaceful climate protests, not put in the dock’ - Sacha Deshmukh The trial of climate activist Greta Thunberg in London today is part of an alarming...