Amnesty International verifies evidence of excessive use of force against protesters Amnesty International has called on the Bangladeshi authorities to urgently end the use of excessive force against protesters, following reports of violent attacks on protesters and opposition party leaders during a recent sit-in protest. Eyewitnesses interviewed by Amnesty International […]
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Three Years Later: The Elusive Pursuit of Justice for the Beirut Blast
International Fact-Finding Mission Necessary for Justice in Beirut Blast The Continuing Search for Justice Three years after the devastating Beirut port explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 220 people and caused widespread destruction, there has been no justice served. A joint letter sent by over 300 organizations and […]
South Sudan’s National Security Service Bill: Addressing Concerns and Ensuring Accountability
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called on South Sudan’s parliament to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s abusive practices. In a joint letter, the organizations outlined problematic provisions in the bill and urged parliament to strengthen oversight and limit the […]
The Importance of Restraint: Balancing Authority and Accountability in Bangladesh’s Protests
Escalating tensions and crackdown on dissent in Bangladesh: Background: Protests have erupted across Bangladesh in recent weeks, with demands for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and ensure fair and free national elections. Sadly, these demonstrations have turned deadly, resulting in the death of one activist and injuries to […]
Cameroon’s Unchecked Atrocities in Anglophone Regions: Demanding an End and Accountability
Amnesty International Report Exposes Rampant Human Rights Violations in Cameroon‘s Anglophone Regions The Crisis in the Anglophone Regions Amnesty International has released a damning report detailing widespread human rights violations and other crimes committed by multiple actors in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. The report, titled “With or against us: […]
Ireland’s New Data Protection Law: A Threat to Transparency and Accountability
The Irish Data Protection Commission’s Proposed Confidentiality Label Raises Concerns Affront to Rights and Scrutiny Amnesty International has raised concerns over a proposed amendment to the Data Protection Act of 2018 in Ireland that would grant the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) the power to label all matters before it […]
Creating a Body on Missing Syrians: UN’s Imperative Task for Accountability
UN: Create Body on Missing Syrians Groups Urge UN General Assembly to Establish New Unit June 23, 2023 – United Nations member countries are being urged to vote in favor of establishing a new humanitarian body that will focus on providing answers to the long-missing loved ones of Syrians. Human […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo Pushes for Greater Accountability from the ICC
Democratic Republic of Congo Wants More from ICC International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court’s Work Isn’t Done June 23, 2023 The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the upsurge of violence and abuses in the embattled eastern province of North […]
The Alarming Rise in Deaths in Custody in Lebanon: A Call to Wake Up
Lebanese Authorities Must Prioritize Prisoners’ Health Amid Soaring Custodial Deaths The latest report by Amnesty International has revealed that custodial deaths in Lebanese Ministry of Interior-run prisons almost doubled in 2022 compared to 2018, the year before the ongoing acute economic crisis began. The numbers increased from 14 in 2015 […]
Outcry for Iraq to reveal fate of 643 men and boys abducted by government-linked militias
Amnesty International Calls for Accountability in Iraq for Enforced Disappearances Amnesty International has called on Iraqi authorities to take concrete action regarding the fate and whereabouts of the 643 men and boys who were abducted by the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in June 2016. The PMU is an established militia […]