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Europe: Failure to Recognize Harm Caused by Criminalization of Sex Work Is a “Missed Opportunity”
This ruling fails to recognize that criminalizing sex work increases discrimination and stigmatization and jeopardizes the safety of sex workers,…
July 25, 2024
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Uganda: Authorities Must Unconditionally Release Protestors Still Unlawfully Detained
The heavy-handed tactics used by the Ugandan government to stifle and silence peaceful protestors show a manifest clampdown on dissent.
July 25, 2024
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Bangladesh: Further Video and Photographic Analysis Confirm Police Unlawfully Used Lethal and Less-Lethal Weapons Against Protesters
Bangladeshi authorities have continued to use unlawful force against student protesters during the quota-reform protest across the country.
July 25, 2024
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Sudan: Constant Flow of Arms Fueling Relentless Civilian Suffering in Conflict – New Investigation
The conflict in Sudan is being fueled by a constant flow of weapons into the country, Amnesty International said today…
July 24, 2024
Report
New Weapons Fueling the Sudan Conflict: Expanding Existing Arms Embargo Across Sudan to Protect Civilians
Amnesty International reveals that despite an embargo, weapons and military equipment from countries such as Russia and China are being…
July 24, 2024
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
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Amnesty International Warns of U.S. Complicity in War Crimes in Gaza
As President Biden and the U.S. Congress welcome Israeli PM Netanyahu, Amnesty International warns that the U.S. is on notice…
July 23, 2024
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ICJ Opinion Declaring Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories Unlawful Is a Historic Vindication of Palestinians’ Rights
The ICJ's opinion and conclusion is loud and clear: Israel’s occupation and annexation of the Palestinian territories are unlawful, and…
July 19, 2024
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Egypt: More than 100 Arbitrarily Detained Over Calls for Anti-Government Protests
Egyptian authorities have embarked on a new wave of arbitrary arrests against the backdrop of calls for anti-government protests amid…
July 18, 2024
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South Korea: Supreme Court Ruling a Historic Victory for Same-sex Couples
Today’s ruling is a historic victory for equality and human rights in South Korea. The Court has taken a significant…
July 18, 2024
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Peru: Killings and Injuries in Protests Could Implicate President and Chain of Command as Criminally Responsible
Peru’s president, ministers, police and army commanders made decisions that ultimately had lethal consequences.
July 18, 2024
Report
Who Called the Shots? Chain of Command Responsibility for Killings and Injuries in Protests in Peru
Amnesty International analyzed the actions of security forces during protests in Peru in 2022 and 2023, some of which could…
July 18, 2024