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Prisoner of Conscience in Saudi Arabia: Dr. Abdullah al-Hamid Dies While in Detention
Responding to news of the death of Dr Abdullah al-Hamid, a prisoner of conscience who passed away while in detention…
April 24, 2020
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Press Release
Basic Human Rights Should Be at the Center of COVID-19 Response, UN Report Shows
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has published a report on the need for a human rights centered response to COVID-19, warning that…
April 23, 2020
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Press Release
Prisoner of conscience Konstantin Kotov will remain in jail in Russia
Following today’s decision by Moscow City Court to uphold the conviction of human rights defender Konstantin Kotov and sentence him…
April 20, 2020
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Press Release
Protect Detainees at Risk of COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa, Unclog Prisons and Release Prisoners of Conscience
Authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa must take urgent action to protect people in detention from COVID-19, including releasing prisoners of conscience,…
April 20, 2020
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Prisoner of conscience in coma still detained in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19 pandemic
The Saudi Arabian authorities must immediately release Dr Abdullah al-Hamid, a prisoner of conscience who remains detained despite being in…
April 17, 2020
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Report
Mass protests in Europe provide hope as rights and judicial independence eroded
People’s rights are being violated by governments in Europe and Central Asia, who are cracking down on protests and seeking…
April 16, 2020
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Release Jailed Human Rights Defenders and Activists in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi and her government have overseen the continuing harassment, intimidation, arrest, prosecution and imprisonment of human rights…
April 13, 2020
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Press Release
Prisoners killed in Iran by Security Forces During COVID-19 Pandemic Protests
Around 36 prisoners in Iran are feared to have been killed by security forces after the use of lethal force…
April 9, 2020
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Press Release
Authorities in Tunisia Should Reduce Number of Detainees During COVID-19 Crisis
The Tunisian authorities must urgently consider reducing the number of people detained for breaching emergency health measures to prevent the…
April 2, 2020
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Report
Amnesty International Highlights Human Rights Priorities for Country Responses to COVID-19
Amnesty International has published recommendations today for countries in Europe, urging them to ensure that their responses to COVID-19 are in line with…
April 1, 2020
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Press Release
COVID-19 Response in Canada Needs Human Rights Oversight
Amnesty International is urging governments across Canada to establish oversight committees tasked with monitoring the human rights impact of decisions,…
April 1, 2020
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Press Release
Prisoners in Syria Should be Released to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
The Syrian authorities must cooperate fully with UN agencies and humanitarian organizations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the…
March 31, 2020