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Northern Ireland: Ex-soldier guilty of manslaughter in Aidan McAnespie Troubles case receives three-year suspended sentence

First soldier to be convicted and sentenced for an historical offence since Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement McAnespie family and Amnesty International UK were in court for the sentencing 'This case...

Nigeria: Niger Delta communities file claims against Shell in UK High Court over devastating oil spills

Reacting to the news that two Nigerian communities, which have been devastated by oil spills, have filed claims against Shell at the High Court in London, Amnesty International’s Head of Business and...

Finland: New gender recognition law 'major step' towards protecting trans rights

Need for harmful medical and psychiatric procedures abolished after new law passed by 113 votes to 69 However, children still being denied their rights ‘This new law will have a huge and positive...

Israel/OPT: recent violence shows deadly cost of Israel's system of apartheid

Year on from launch of major Amnesty report, almost 220 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces South Africa and Namibia among countries who’ve expressed concern that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians...

UK: Government’s curbs on aviation fuel to Myanmar welcomed but more action needed

Move sends important message ahead of tomorrow’s two-year anniversary of military coup ‘The Government needs to suspend all UK involvement - such as marine insurance - in the supply of aviation fuel...

UK: 'Alarming' anti-strike bill gives Government sweeping powers to clamp down on industrial action

Proposed anti-strike law ignores key safeguards and undermines international labour standards ‘The Government’s proposed changes to the right to strike are alarming and one more example of its drive...

Northern Ireland: New date for delayed sentencing in Aidan McAnespie Troubles case

Rescheduled sentencing of former soldier David Holden found guilty of manslaughter expected Thursday 2 February, 1pm McAnespie family and Amnesty to hold press conference outside Laganside Court...

Myanmar: Urgent global action needed to stop military’s ‘nationwide assault on human rights’

1 February marks second anniversary of Myanmar’s brutal military regime Nearly 3,000 people killed, 1.5 million internally displaced, more than 13,000 detained in inhumane conditions, and at least 100...

USA: Stop systemic failures that led to ‘acts of inhumanity’ responsible for Tyre Nichols’ death

Police are ignoring their duty to protect Black and Brown communities State and local law enforcement must respect and protect people's right to protest police violence ‘It is imperative the Memphis...

Iran: Authorities must drop death penalty and false charges facing tortured protesters

The three protesters have been brutalised and tortured They were accused of inciting arson or vandalism by dancing, clapping, chanting or throwing headscarves into bonfires ‘ The three men live under...