Responding to news that Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte today signed the Anti-Terrorism Act into law, Nicholas Bequelin, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director, said: “Under...

Istanbul court expected to deliver verdict on Friday ‘From the start, this has been a politically-motivated trial’ - Idil Eser The verdict in the trial of Amnesty Turkey’s chair, the organisation’s...

Several arrested under controversial new law, including man with ‘Hong Kong Independence’ flag in his bag Crimes of separatism among those which could see life imprisonment Responding to today’s...

Annexation could begin as early as today International law is ‘crystal clear’ that annexation is unlawful ‘Rogue behavior from Israel of this magnitude needs a resounding response’ - Kate Allen The...

‘The passing of the national security law is a painful moment for the people of Hong Kong and represents the greatest threat to human rights in the city’s recent history’ - Joshua Rosenzweig...

Amnesty International, UK Black Pride, ParaPride, Gendered Intelligence and Stonewall have teamed up for two weeks of online LGBTI+ celebrations ‘Pride Inside’ festival kicks off with a launch party...

More than 300,000 people sign petition to TripAdvisor boss Stephen Kaufer Call comes ahead of possible Israeli annexation of large swathes of West Bank ‘TripAdvisor is siding with the abusive policies...

In response to the arrest of opposition leader Zitto Kabwe, leader of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT), along with seven other officials of the party, Seif Magango, Amnesty International...

Two-year anniversary of lifting of infamous women driving ban, yet leading women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul and 12 others face long prison sentences Lina al-Hathloul says sister is ‘being...

Amnesty secures police admission that spit hoods offer no significant protection against COVID-19 and may actually increase infection risk Amnesty calls on Police Federation to retract recommendation...