Amnesty International strongly condemns Afghanistan’s new criminal regulations, which unleash harsher punishments aimed at women and minority groups, intensifying concerns over a surge in human rights violations
Pakistan’s Labeling of Protest Movement as “Terrorism” Signals Alarming Escalation in Jammu and Kashmir Crackdown
Published on :Amnesty International has strongly condemned Pakistan’s labeling of a major protest movement in Jammu and Kashmir as “terrorism,” cautioning that this move dangerously intensifies the region’s relentless crackdown on dissent
Falling Through the Cracks: Cambodia’s “Crackdown” on Scamming Compounds and the Victims It Has Failed
Published on :Cambodia’s recent crackdown on scamming compounds strikes at notorious fraud hotspots but still leaves countless victims in the shadows. Amnesty International USA shines a light on these ongoing abuses and urges urgent action to strengthen protections for those affected
Kyrgyzstan: Demand the Release of Journalist Makhabat Tazhibek-kyzy and Overturn Her Unjust Conviction
Published on :Amnesty International urgently urges Kyrgyzstan authorities to free journalist Makhabat Tazhibek-kyzy without delay and overturn her unjust conviction, denouncing this blatant assault on press freedom and human rights in the nation
Indonesia: Military silences dissent with disinformation campaigns branding activists and journalists ‘foreign agents’ – Amnesty International
Published on :Amnesty International reports Indonesia’s military is silencing dissent by labeling activists and journalists as ‘foreign agents’ through disinformation campaigns, intensifying crackdowns on freedom of expression.
Sri Lanka: OHCHR report must spur government action on accountability for conflict-related sexual violence – Amnesty International
Published on :Amnesty International urges the Sri Lankan government to act on the latest OHCHR report, calling for accountability in conflict-related sexual violence cases to ensure justice and prevent impunity.
Syria: Israel’s Deliberate Destruction of Civilian Homes in Quneitra Demands War Crimes Investigation
Published on :Amnesty International demands an immediate investigation into Israel’s intentional demolition of civilian homes in Quneitra, Syria, condemning these acts as possible war crimes that breach international law
Cambodia Approves Casinos Amid Alarming Human Rights Abuse Concerns at Scam Compounds
Published on :Cambodia has given the green light to new casinos, even as Amnesty International raises alarms about connections to human rights abuses at scamming compounds. Critics caution that this move could ignite a surge in exploitation and criminal activity
Indonesia: Shocking Police Violence and Illegal Tear Gas Use Suppress Protests – New Investigation Reveals
Published on :Amnesty International’s latest investigation uncovers shocking abuses by Indonesian police, who brutally beat protesters and unlawfully deployed tear gas to crush demonstrations, sparking urgent concerns over human rights violations
Deadly Festival Attack Exposes Growing Paraglider Threat to Civilians in Myanmar
Published on :Amnesty International strongly condemns the deadly attack on a festival in Myanmar, spotlighting the alarming rise of paragliders being used in civilian zones. This chilling incident highlights escalating fears over aerial assaults that put innocent lives at grave risk
European States Urged to Withdraw Unjust Attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
Published on :Amnesty International condemns European states for their “outrageous” attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, urging respect for her mandate and protection of independent human rights work.
Bangladeshi Journalist Detained Under Anti-Terror Laws Demands Immediate Release
Published on :Amnesty International has urgently demanded the immediate release of a Bangladeshi journalist detained under anti-terror laws, denouncing the arrest as a blatant attack on press freedom and calling for justice to protect free expression
Urgent Call for Global Action to Stop Iran’s Alarming Surge in Executions
Published on :Amnesty International urges UN member states to urgently pressure Iran to halt a dramatic rise in executions. Rights groups warn the surge signals a severe crackdown on dissent and calls for immediate international action.