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David Cameron should tell Qatari Emir that criticism ahead of World Cup 'will not let up'

‘Qatar’s human rights record has been under the spotlight like never before and it hasn’t been a pretty sight’ - Allan Hogarth

Amnesty condemns UK opt out of search and rescue for refugees and migrants

“When the hour came, the UK turned its back on despairing people and left them to drown.”

Nigeria: Thankgod released from prison after having escaped execution by seconds

A man who spent 19 years on death row in Nigeria and who has been seconds away from execution has been released from prison, said Amnesty International today.

Malaysia: 'Sodomy' verdict due tomorrow in politically-motivated case

The Malaysian authorities should end the politically-motivated persecution of government critics including Anwar Ibrahim, Amnesty International said ahead of a final decision tomorrow in the long-s

Iran: Execution of young woman another bloody stain on human rights record

The execution of Iranian woman Reyhaneh Jabbari, who was convicted after a deeply flawed investigation and trial, is an affront to justice, said Amnesty International today.

Iran: 'sexual assault' woman Reyhaneh Jabbari set to be hanged at dawn tomorrow

‘Time is running out for Reyhaneh Jabbari’

Ethiopia: Thousands tortured, killed and arrested - new Amnesty report

Teacher stabbed in the eye with a bayonet during detention Hot coals poured over young girl while detained in a military camp

Netherlands: Forced returns of Somalis to al-Shabaab areas can amount to ‘death sentences’

The Netherlands’ repeated attempts to forcibly return Somalis to areas controlled by the Islamist armed group al-Shabaab exposes them to grave risks of human rights abuses and would be a blat

Ferguson, USA: new report condemns 'excessive force' of police response

‘There must be accountability and systemic change that follows this excessive force’ - Steven W Hawkins