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Northern Ireland: Warrants which led to arrests of journalists to be quashed

Amnesty International UK has welcomed the declaration by Northern Ireland’s Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan, that Belfast High Court is “minded to quash” the warrant which authorised police...

Myanmar: Military again committing 'horrific' war crimes - new report

The Myanmar military has committed fresh war crimes and other human rights violations in Rakhine State, according to evidence published by Amnesty International today. In a new report, ‘No one can...

Trump UK visit: activists vow to 'resist' attacks on human rights

Letter to Theresa May calls for UK to stand up for human rights within Anglo-American relationship Giant ‘Resist Trump’ banners to be unfurled from Vauxhall Bridge in front of US Embassy ( Monday 3...

China: Activists targeted in crackdown ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary

The Chinese authorities must end a wave of persecution targeting those seeking to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, Amnesty International said today ahead of the 30th...

Pakistan: Investigate North Waziristan killings

The Pakistani government should immediately order an independent and effective investigation into the reported killing of at least three activists on Sunday (26 May), Amnesty International said today...

China: Tiananmen Square survivors available for interview

Dr Shao Jiang, Wu'er Kaixi and Zhou Fengsuo available for interview Survivors in London ahead of 30th anniversary of massacre Three survivors of Tiananmen Square are available for interview ahead of...

Manus: Surge in suicide attempts illustrates crisis of Australian policy

Responding to reports that several men sent to Manus Island (Papua New Guinea) by Australia have attempted suicide or self-harm in the past week, Kate Schuetze, Amnesty International’s Refugee...

'Now for Northern Ireland' projections across UK and Ireland put spotlight on strict abortion ban, one year since Ireland's vote to repeal

Amnesty International teams with renowned artist Maser to shine iconic image across London, Belfast, Dublin and Glasgow This weekend marks one-year since Ireland voted to repeal its near-total...

Russia: Jehovah's Witness' appeal against six-year jail sentence rejected

Danish national Dennis Christensen is a prisoner of conscience jailed simply for his faith Sweeping crackdown against Russia’s Jehovah’s Witnesses is underway ‘Today’s decision sends a bleak message...

Azerbaijan: Baku hosts Europa League Final as government crackdown continues

All-English final as Arsenal take on Chelsea in Baku Human rights defenders at risk for sharing critical opinions “We must ensure that Azerbaijan isn’t allowed to ‘sportswash’ its appalling human...