The Crackdown on Journalists and Freedom of Expression in Guinea Background Guinea, a country in West Africa, has been facing a concerning violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. In May 2022, the government made a decision to ban all rallies, which has since […]
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Amnesty International Demands Dropping Charges Against 13 Journalists in Guinea
Crackdown on Freedom of Expression: Journalists Arrested in Guinea The Violation of Human Rights Amidst ongoing concerns over the deterioration of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Guinea, the recent arrest and prosecution of 13 journalists following a peaceful rally have sparked outrage and condemnation. Amnesty International’s researcher, Fabien […]
Mauritania’s Enforced Disappearance: Amnesty International’s Condemnation of Youba Siby’s Rights Violations
Amnesty International Condemns Enforced Disappearance and Violation of Rights in the Case of Youba Siby The Arrest and Enforced Disappearance of Youba Siby Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has called attention to the arrest of Youba Siby, an activist, in Senegal on September 14, 2023. According to Firmin […]
Amnesty International Urges Niger to Release Detained Journalist Samira Sabou
Enforced Disappearance of Samira Sabou Highlights Press Freedom Issues in Niger Concerns Raised by Amnesty International Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the enforced disappearance of journalist and blogger Samira Sabou in Niger. Sabou was taken from her home on September 30th by masked men claiming to be members […]
Amnesty International’s Promotion of Human Rights Leadership: Americas Director Takes on New Global Role
Amnesty International Appoints Erika Guevara-Rosas as Head of Global Research, Advocacy, and Policy Leading the Fight for Human Rights in a Changing World In a move to bolster its human rights agenda around the world, Amnesty International has appointed Erika Guevara-Rosas as the new head of Global Research, Advocacy, and […]
A Triumph for Environmental Rights: Amnesty International and Allies Awarded Coveted Human Rights Prize
Global Coalition for Environmental Rights Wins United Nations Human Rights Prize Recognition of a Fundamental Right In an historic victory for environmental justice, a global coalition of civil society organizations, Indigenous peoples, social movements, and local communities has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Human Rights Prize. This coalition, which […]
Amnesty International’s Involvement in Putin Arrest Warrant Case in South Africa
Amnesty International South Africa Granted Amicus Curiae Status in Application to Arrest Putin The Case and South Africa’s Obligations Amnesty International South Africa has been admitted as an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, in the application for a declaratory order that if Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the […]
Taiwan’s Potential as a Leading Regional Advocate for Human Rights Requires Long-Term Dedication: Amnesty’s Secretary General
Amnesty International Secretary General Calls for Human Rights Protections in Taiwan Agnes Callamard Offers Support and Solidarity Amid Growing Global Tensions Secretary General of Amnesty International, Agnes Callamard, recently concluded a high-level visit to Taiwan, where she offered support and solidarity to Amnesty International Taiwan and Taiwanese civil society. The […]
The Growing Significance of Amnesty International’s Secretary General’s Visit to Taiwan
Amnest International Secretary General Agnès Callamard to Visit Taiwan Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, is embarking on a high-level mission to Taiwan from June 24th to July 1st. During her visit, she will engage in a series of meetings and events with civil society groups and lawmakers to discuss […]
Amnesty International Calls for Urgent Cease to State Repression in Jujuy, Argentina
Government of Jujuy Province in Argentina Accused of Excessive Use of Force Against Protesters The government of Jujuy Province in Argentina has come under severe criticism from Amnesty International for its excessive use of force against individuals exercising their right to peaceful protest. The response from the provincial police, which […]