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Ukraine/Russia: Investigate Use of Anti-Personnel Mines Left After Russian Occupation as Possible War Crimes

Mines are scattered across the territory of Ukraine previously and currently occupied by Russian troops. They are a daily, deadly…

July 26, 2024

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Ukraine: Major Damage to Children’s Hospital by Direct Russian Missile Hit, Dozens Killed Across the Country

The destruction of hospitals, as well as residential buildings and essential infrastructure are abhorrent, and any acts that target or…

July 8, 2024

(Amnesty International)

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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

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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

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Human Rights Must Be at Core of International Meetings on Peace and Reconstruction in Ukraine

People in Ukraine and other countries who have suffered human rights and international humanitarian law violations caused by Russia’s decade-long…

June 10, 2024

(Amnesty International)

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Russian Attacks Causing Catastrophic Damage to Critical Energy Infrastructure in Ukraine

Amnesty International is calling for Russia to end its aggression in Ukraine, including its unlawful attacks on infrastructure that Ukrainian…

April 12, 2024

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Russia/Ukraine: A Decade of Suppressing Non-Russian Identities in Occupied Crimea 

Russia must end its practices of suppression and eradication of non-Russian identities in the territories it occupies and stop its…

March 18, 2024

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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

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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

LIMA, PERU - JANUARY 28: Protesters continue their demonstration demanding the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte after six weeks of violent protests that have left 60 dead in different provinces and the first dead in the Peruvian capital, Lima, on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Demonstrators clashed with riot police during the protest as police used tear gas to disperse the crowd and installed barricades. (Photo by Klebher Vasquez/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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Global: Misuse of Tear Gas Killing and Injuring Protesters Worldwide – Updated Interactive Website

The horrific misuse of tear gas by security forces during brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, Peru and Sri Lanka…

May 29, 2023

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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

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One year after full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, victims’ rights must be at the heart of all justice efforts

The international community must develop a robust plan to secure justice for victims of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,…

February 21, 2023