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Israel/OPT: Deporting human rights defender Salah Hammouri would ‘constitute a war crime’

Crime of apartheid needs to be included in ICC investigation into Palestine situation 'Israeli authorities must release Salah Hammouri, restore his residency status in Jerusalem, and allow him to...

Saudi Arabia: Jordanian man at imminent risk of execution for drugs offences

Hussein Abo al-Kheir, father of eight, has been on death row since 2015 In past three weeks 20 people executed for drugs offences, with 148 executed in total this year ‘How is it possible that the...

Nigeria: 'Bogus charges' against student who tweeted about President's wife must be dropped

First lady Aisha Buhari instructed team of police detectives to track down Aminu Adamu Muhammed, who was allegedly tortured in secret location Student now faces prosecution for various alleged cyber...

Belarus: Secrecy of prisoner of conscience Maria Kolesnikova's whereabout is 'unacceptable'

Political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova has been hospitalised in an intensive care unit Recently Kolesnikova was placed in a punishment cell - a harsh form of confinement ‘The secrecy that surrounds...

Qatar: ongoing debate over migrant worker deaths exposes need for 'truth, justice and compensation'

Abuses against migrant workers remain rife in Qatar ‘ Until all abuses suffered by migrant workers in Qatar are remedied, the legacy of this World Cup will be severely tarnished by their mistreatment’...

UK: Amnesty’s festive holiday gift catalogue out now

Bargains, inspirational buys and quirky treats available Unique fair trade, ethical and eco-friendly gifts for family, friends and quirky secret Santa ideas ‘This holiday season give gifts that give...

UK: Government accused of 'hypocrisy' in hosting survivors of sexual violence summit

Government to host global conference on preventing sexual violence in conflict yet is failing survivors in UK ‘The UK must get its own house in order before it can credibly lead an international...

China: Government must not detain peaceful protesters as 'unprecedented' demonstrations break out across country

Responding to protests that have broken out across China against Covid-19 restrictions, Hana Young, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director, said: “The tragedy of the Urumqi fire has inspired...

Northern Ireland: McAnespie verdict must be death knell for 'wholly discredited' Troubles Bill

‘This must not be the last Troubles trial’ - Grainne Teggart ‘Not a day passes when we don’t miss Aidan. This case has shown justice is possible after all these years and every victim must have truth...

Qatar: Irish FA backs human rights calls in FIFA meeting in Doha

Irish Football Association President and Chief Executive have met senior FIFA officials in Doha to call for progress on human rights IFA backs calls for migrant worker compensation and investigations...