Press Release
Russia: Sentencing of Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Highlights Crackdown on Media Freedom
This case highlights the alarming campaign by Russian authorities to stifle free expression and independent reporting.
July 23, 2024
Press Release
Russia: Human Rights Defender Arrested for Displaying “Extremist” Facebook Logo Must be Freed Immediately
Aleksei Sokolov’s case is emblematic of how far Russian authorities are prepared to go to suppress dissent and silence human…
July 7, 2024
Press Release
Russia: “I Would Love to Hug Her But It’s Impossible. Imprisoned Dissenters Deprived of Family Contact.”
This is a deliberate strategy of the Russian government to isolate and silence dissenters and inflict further suffering on them…
June 26, 2024
Report
Russia: “I Would Love to Hug Her, but it is Impossible.” Imprisoned Dissenters Deprived of Family Contact
Amnesty International finds that Russia’s authorities are systematically denying arbitrarily imprisoned government critics contact with their families.
June 25, 2024
Press Release
Russia/Ukraine: ICC Arrest Warrants for Senior Russian Officials ‘a Crucial Step Towards Justice’
These ICC warrants mark another crucial step towards justice. Their issuance helps rebuild trust in international law and the institutions…
June 25, 2024
Voices Amidst Conflict: Protecting Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, Amnesty International USA’s Country and Thematic Specialists are championing the role of journalists…
May 10, 2024
Press Release
Russia: Truth and Justice for Victims Of Crocus City Hall Attack Incompatible With Torture of Suspects
While horrifying details of this mass killing continue to emerge, the Russian authorities and media sources have provided deeply disturbing…
March 25, 2024
Press Release
Russia/Ukraine: ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Top Russian Commanders for Alleged War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
By issuing these arrest warrants, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain…
March 5, 2024
Press Release
Russia: Orleg Orlov, Imprisoned Following Appeal Against Sham Trial, Must Be Released
Orleg Orlov is a prisoner of conscience. He must be immediately and unconditionally released and all of his criminal convictions…
February 27, 2024
Press Release
Ukraine/Russia: Justice for Ukraine Means Accountability for All Crimes Committed by Russia Since 2014
While the war is still raging, evidence of every single atrocity must be preserved as much as possible. Those responsible…
February 22, 2024
Press Release
Russia: Prisoner of Conscience Aleksei Navalny, Kremlin’s Most Vocal Opponent, Dies in Custody
We must urgently call upon the United Nations to employ its special procedures and mechanisms to address the death of…
February 16, 2024
Press Release
Russia: ICC’s Arrest Warrant Against Putin A Step Towards Justice For Victims Of War Crimes In Ukraine
Responding to the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and Maria…
March 17, 2023