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Venezuela: After an Electoral Period Marked by Repression, a Commitment to Human Rights is Imperative

In recent years, Venezuela has been through one of the most deplorable periods in its history as regards human rights.

July 25, 2024

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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

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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

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Israel Must End Mass Incommunicado Detention and Torture of Palestinians from Gaza

Amnesty International calls on Israeli authorities to end their indefinite incommunicado detention of Palestinians from Gaza in flagrant violation of…

July 18, 2024