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Peru: Authorities must end 'unacceptable' violence used against protesters

Protests began in early December in response to the political and social crisis in the country At least 18 people killed in clashes with police since yesterday ‘The people should not have to pay the...

Pakistan: Financial pledges for flood recovery should not be used by countries to 'wash their conscience'

In response to the news of donor pledges exceeding financial goals to cross the $9 billion mark during the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan 2023 held jointly with the UN in...

USA: Guantánamo still a human rights 'stain' - new statement on 21st anniversary

Fresh call on Joe Biden to close notorious detention centre where 35 people still held ‘Guantánamo remains an indelible stain on the United States’ history’ - Erika Guevara-Rosas Ahead of the 21st...

Poland: Prosecuting activist accused of aiding abortion 'sets a dangerous precedent'

Justyna Wydrzyńska faces up to three years in prison for supporting a pregnant woman who needed a safe abortion ‘No one should be criminalised, let alone prosecuted, for helping someone to get a safe...

Syria: UN Security Council must extend cross-border aid to avert 'humanitarian catastrophe'

With four million people in north-west Syria dependent on lifesaving supplies brought across Turkish border, vote being held in New York today Russia and China have already forced UN to close three...

Zimbabwe: 'Chilling' violence against political opposition supporters must be investigated immediately

General election expected to be held this year Viral video appears to show violence towards older supporters of the country’s opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change ‘These attacks are clearly...

London: Iran solidarity rally in Trafalgar Square to mark 115 days of protests

Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi among speakers at event Event will begin with gathering at Marble Arch (midday), followed by march to Trafalgar Square where speeches will follow (3pm) ‘Woman, Life...

Greece: Authorities must drop 'farcical' trial of refugee rescue volunteers

Seán Binder and Sarah Mardini’s trials begin on 10 January Mardini’s story inspired the Netflix film - The Swimmers Rescuers face baseless charges for helping refugees and migrants at risk of drowning...

Belarus: Trial of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski is 'shameful and cruel'

Politically-motivated trial started today Bialiatski and his colleagues face up to 12 years behind bars ‘The outcome of this trial seems destined to be cruel’ - Marie Struthers In response to the...

Saudi Arabia: Ronaldo should speak out on human rights after Al-Nassr signing

Ronaldo praises ‘amazing country’ at first Al-Nassr press conference Rampant executions after unfair trials and clampdown on all forms of dissent are part of country’s ‘appalling’ human rights record...