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Libya: fresh evidence of 'horrifying' abuse in migrant detention centres - new report

Authorities have rebranded notorious militia-run facilities - even appointing old staff More than 700 drownings in central Mediterranean in last six months, with Libyan coastguard sometimes filming...

South Africa: Riot deaths and destruction fuelled by 'entrenched impunity'

More than 70 dead in riots following jailing of former President Jacob Zuma Food supplies and Covid vaccines under threat as country hit by third wave ‘The Government’s inaction so far has resulted in...

Belarus: Dozen civil society groups raided in latest crackdown

Early morning raids follow Belarusian KGB threat to ‘cleanse radicals’ At least 12 civil society figures detained, with whereabouts of others unknown ‘Civil society is being wiped out in the heart of...

Northern Ireland: Statute of limitations is 'unacceptable betrayal' of victims

Westminster government’s proposal for dealing with the past in Northern Ireland which includes a statute of limitations is rejected by Amnesty ‘These proposals are an utter betrayal - they must not...

Northern Ireland: 'A safe haven for racists' - six months on from race hate attack on multi-cultural centre

Still no accountability for January 2021 racist arson attack on Belfast Multi-Cultural Association ‘ We feel let down by the police. We don’t know where we can be safe.’ – Muhammad Atif ‘Police...

Russia: 'Landmark' ruling confirms ban on same-sex marriage is a violation of human rights

ECHR ruled that Russia is in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights ‘This landmark decision underlines that the Russian government is on the wrong side of history’ - Natalia Zviagina...

Afghanistan: Reprehensible execution of surrendering soldiers is a 'war crime'

According to CNN , the footage was taken last month in the town of Dawlat Abad in Faryab province in Northern Afghanistan Responding to footage broadcast by CNN showing Afghan commandos being executed...

Afghanistan: Europe must 'not turn a blind eye' to Afghan refugees facing return to dangerous country

Escalation in violence by Taliban in Afghanistan as well as rapid spread of Covid-19 across country Last year the Global Peace Index named Afghanistan as the least safe country in the world for the...

Cuba: protests are a desperate cry to a government that doesn't listen

In response to news of the protests in Cuba yesterday (11 July), Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, said: “It was a historic day for Cuba but during the spontaneous...

Syria: cross-border aid resolution weakened by 'shameful' Russia and China tactics

Compromise UN Security Council resolution falls seriously short of humanitarian needs Russia and China opposed opening other crossing points, and limited vital Bab al-Hawa crossing to six months...