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Tanzania: detained journalist Erick Kabendera facing 'targeted harassment' as case delayed again

Kabendera appeared limping in court today having been denied medical treatment in detention Case delayed for the sixth time A Tanzanian court has postponed the trial of prominent Tanzanian...

Hong Kong: Urgent investigation needed after protester shot by police

In response to the shooting of a protester by police in Hong Kong today during demonstrations marking China’s National Day, Man-Kei Tam, Director of Amnesty International Hong Kong, said: “The...

Saudi Arabia: year on from Khashoggi's murder, crackdown in country continues

At least 30 prisoners of conscience held, women’s rights activists still in jail and Khashoggi trial is shrouded in secrecy Tomorrow, Amnesty is hosting launch of major new book on Khashoggi by...

Northern Ireland abortion: High Court to rule on Sarah Ewart case

***COURT JUDGMENT: 0930 HRS BST, THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 2019*** Court could declare Northern Ireland’s abortion law in breach of UK’s human rights commitments ‘This must be the last time a woman is put...

UK: Amnesty's annual gift catalogue released in time for Christmas

Amnesty International’s annual gift catalogue has been released, featuring high-quality products that are fun, fair trade and ethically-sourced. The 64-page Amnesty Shop catalogue offers a range of...

Somalia: three victims of US airstrike were farmers not Al-Shabaab - new investigation

Three men hit in their vehicle as they were returning home from their fields US has labelled men ‘Al-Shabaab terrorists’ without providing evidence Killings part of an airstrike surge under Trump...

Morocco: jailing of journalist for allegedly having abortion is 'devastating blow' for women's rights

Hajar Raissouni jailed for a year, along with her fiancé, while medical staff also jailed Raissouni, who has previously criticised the authorities, says case against her is politically-motivated...

Israel/OPT: legally-sanctioned torture of Palestinian man 'utterly outrageous'

Samir Arbeed remains in critical condition in hospital after ‘exceptional’ interrogation methods used by Shin Bet security agency ‘This case exposes Israel’s claims that its judiciary upholds human...

Greece: 'Preventable' fire in Moria camp highlights abject failure of governments and EU to protect refugees

Responding to the tragic fire in which a woman died in Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos yesterday, Amnesty International’s Research Director for Europe Massimo Moratti said: “The fire...

Pakistan: Lecturer accused of blasphemy for Facebook posts must be released

Pakistani authorities must immediately and unconditionally release a university lecturer being held in solitary confinement for Facebook posts, Amnesty International said today. Junaid Hafeez, a 33...