Amnesty International shared its findings with the Iranian authorities on 24 November but has thus far received no response.
Speaking out for what she believes is right runs in activist Chaima Issa’s blood. The daughter of a former political prisoner, Chaima speaks truth to power. Even if the cost is her freedom. When Tunisian president Kais Saied suspended parliament, dismissed the prime minister and took executive control of the country in July 2021 citing […]
The international community must not stand idly by as the Iranian authorities intensify their oppression of women and girls.
Tiananmen anniversary arrests of four people for “seditious intention and disorderly conduct” highlights deepening repression in Hong Kong.
Indonesia: Proposed gold mine is ‘recipe for disaster’ amid repression of Indigenous Papuans Unlawful killings, buildup of security forces in vicinity of a planned gold mine concession Authorities restrict daily life of Indigenous Papuans, including hairstyle Lack of consultation with communities affected by gold mine plans Indonesian authorities should immediately halt plans to develop a […]
Amnesty’s investigation details how Israel enforces a system of oppression against the Palestinian people wherever it has control over their rights.
In response to the sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Campaigns Ming Yu Hah said: “The harsh sentences handed down to Aung San Suu Kyi on these bogus charges are the latest example of the military’s determination to eliminate all opposition and suffocate freedoms […]
The international community must stand by its long-term commitment to support women’s rights in Afghanistan,
Free press allows journalists and reporters to shine a light on human rights abuses and pressure governments to respect international law.
Responding to widespread reports that the Taliban are using unlawful force against peaceful protesters and journalists at gatherings across Afghanistan, including using gunfire to disperse crowds and cables to lash protesters, Samira Hamidi, Amnesty International’s South Asia Campaigner, said: “The Taliban have repeatedly insisted that they will respect human rights, yet these claims are completely […]