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Egypt: Planned asset freezes are government's latest tool to eradicate civil society

The Egyptian authorities are expected to freeze the assets of two prominent human rights defenders and their family members tomorrow as part of an investigation into foreign funding of NGOs.

Northern Ireland: Abuse survivors unite to tell politicians what they want from redress

Victims of historic child abuse in Northern Ireland are urging the Stormont Executive to provide redress for the suffering experienced in residential institutions.

Photo-op, London: giant missiles to be delivered to Downing Street in protest at UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia (Fri, 10am)

Bombs to be carried to No 10 by white boiler-suited campaigners in effort to ‘re-stock’ supplies for Saudi war machine

Snooper's Charter: 'People spend longer choosing a holiday than politicians are being allowed to scrutinise this Bill'

Ahead of the rushed second reading in parliament of the government’s new Investigatory Powers Bill today, Rachel Logan, Amnesty International UK’s Legal Director, said:

Bahrain: Human rights activist who tore up photo imprisoned

Bahraini authorities must immediately release human rights activist Zainab Al-Khawaja, who was arrested and taken into custody today along with her baby son Hadi, Amnesty International said.

Saudi Arabia: Families fear their sons will be executed within 24 hours

“Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty to silence dissent sends a chilling message to anybody who dares to speak out against the authorities.” James Lynch

#360Syria 'virtual tour' website reveals devastation of Aleppo barrel bombing

‘If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a virtual reality experience is worth a whole book’ - Kate Allen