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Greece: People displaced by closure of Olympic stadium refugee camp must get safe and adequate housing

The Greek authorities must ensure that refugees and migrants due to be evacuated from three camps in Athens are provided with safe, adequate, alternative housing, said Amnesty International today. The...

Turkey: 'Professional annihilation'of 100,000 public sector workers in purge

The dismissal of more than 100,000 Turkish public sector workers has had a catastrophic impact on their lives and livelihoods, a new report published today by Amnesty International reveals. The 23...

Trump's foreign trip could lead to further erosion in human rights

‘The world will be watching as President Trump meets with leaders of other states with records of trampling on human rights’ - Margaret Huang As Donald Trump prepares to take his first foreign trip as...

Qatar: abuse of migrant workers remains widespread as World Cup stadium hosts first match

Renovated Khalifa International Stadium to host inaugural match tomorrow evening ‘An urgent rethink is needed to prevent labour abuse becoming the legacy of the 2022 World Cup’ - James Lynch Migrant...

Indonesia: Revoke the caning sentence of two gay men in Aceh

Responding to the sentencing of two gay men to 85 lashes each for consensual same-sex sexual relations, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Josef Benedict, said...

Street art star makes bold London statement for Amnesty's new 'Brave' campaign

Internationally acclaimed street artist Ben Eine has added his voice to a new campaign by Amnesty International which celebrates the courage of people who stand up for human rights. Eine, who is one...

Chelsea Manning's original revelations still need investigating

‘Chelsea’s treatment is especially galling given that nobody has been held accountable for the alleged crimes that she brought to light’ - Margaret Huang Amnesty International is calling for an...

Mexico: Fifth journalist killed this year in sickening assault on freedom of expression

The killing of a journalist in Mexico yesterday - the fifth such incident this year - highlights the alarming situation of freedom of expression in the country, said Amnesty International. Javier...

Killings of human rights activists nearly doubled in a year - new report and campaign

Journalists, lawyers, teachers, women’s rights activists and others who defend human rights across the world are facing unprecedented levels of intimidation and violence from governments, armed groups...

Papua New Guinea: Officers responsible for prisoner killings must be brought to justice

Responding to the killing by Papua New Guinea security forces of 17 prisoners who escaped Buimo jail as part of a mass breakout last Friday, Amnesty International’s Director for Southeast Asia and the...