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Syria: Strikes must not result in further civilian casualties

Responding to reports that the United States, the United Kingdom and France have launched a strike against targets in Syria, Raed Jarrar, advocacy director for Middle East at Amnesty International USA...

Nigeria: Four years after Chibok girls abduction, government still failing victims of Boko Haram

Responding to the commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the abduction of 276 school girls in Chibok , Osai Ojigho, Director Amnesty International Nigeria said: “What happened in Chibok should...

Israel must end 'horrifying' use of excessive force against Gaza protesters

After 26 Palestinians killed and thousands injured, Israel must stop using live ammunition against unarmed protesters and properly investigate the military response At least four people have had legs...

Brazil: Authorities must bring those responsible for Marielle Franco’s death to justice

Human rights activist Marielle Franco was shot dead last month in ‘planned’ assassination “Every day that this case remains unsolved the level of risk and uncertainty surrounding human rights...

‘We are not afraid’ - Amnesty Hungary reacts to blacklisting of NGO workers

“We will keep working for those values and human rights that the government forgot a long time ago” - Julia Ivan Responding to news that Hungarian magazine, Figyelő, today published a list of...

Russia's move to block Telegram messaging app is latest 'attack' on free expression

Moscow court set to rule tomorrow on attempt from Russia’s media watchdog to block the service ‘They are targeting one of the most popular messaging apps in Russia simply for having the courage and...

Artist takes to the streets of Aberdeen in support of Amnesty International

Global human rights organisation Amnesty International announces an artistic collaboration with arts festival Nuart Aberdeen. The Scottish arts festival, now entering its second year, has appointed...

Global executions fall, but large numbers given death penalty for drugs - new report

23 countries carried out executions, with nearly 22,000 people now on death row 40% of executions in Iran and Saudi Arabia were for drugs offences Some executions came after torture-extracted...

Sudan: Release of political activists is not 'a gift from the government'

Following news that Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has ordered the release at least 56 opposition activists after they spent up to 84 days in arbitrary detention for protesting against the...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes NYC Bar letter on peace process to Prime Minister Theresa May

Amnesty International has today welcomed a letter from the New York City Bar Association calling on the UK Government to continue to focus on Northern Ireland’s legacy issues. The letter, addressed to...