Beijing‘s Increasingly Desperate Attempts to Squelch UN Criticism China’s relentless drive to suppress criticism of its human rights record has reached new levels of desperation. As the country seeks another term on the UN Human Rights Council, it is resorting to measures that include pressuring member states to boycott public […]
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Global Analysis: X’s Controversial Policy Raises Concerns over Privacy Violations for Millions
New Privacy Policy Raises Concerns Introduction Reacting to the news that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new privacy policy allowing it to collect users’ biometric data and access encrypted messages, Amnesty International’s Michael Kleinman has raised concerns about the potential violation of users’ […]
September Surges: A Wrap-Up of Global Good News
Greenpeace Reports Notable Wins in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space Brazil’s Supreme Court Protects Indigenous Rights On September 21, Brazil’s Supreme Court made a significant decision by voting against the controversial Marco Temporal bill. This bill aimed to impose a cutoff date on Indigenous People’s claims to their ancestral […]
The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
Saudi Arabia’s Unresolved Injustice: The Ongoing Tragedy of Jamal Khashoggi’s State-Sanctioned Murder
Five Years Since the Grisly Murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Justice Denied The Cry for Justice As we approach the solemn five-year anniversary of the heinous murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the call for justice remains unanswered. Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, rightly points out that the path to […]
The Dangerous Illusion of Safety: Why Syria is Still not a Viable Option for Refugee Returns
## No, Syria Is Still Not Safe for Refugee Returns: A Dangerous and Unrealistic Suggestion by the Cypriot Leader #### By September 29, 2023 In a recent statement, Cyprus Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou argued that European Union member states should reconsider whether Syria is safe for refugee returns. Ioannou’s suggestion […]
The Struggle for Reproductive Rights: Is Brazil Ready to Embrace Abortion Access?
The Green Wave: The Fight for Safe Abortion Access in Latin America Introduction On International Safe Abortion Day, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, highlighted the ongoing fight for abortion rights in Latin America. Despite significant progress made by the feminist and human rights movement known as the “green […]
Viet Nam’s Crackdown on Climate Activism: A Self-Inflicted Wound
Crackdown on Environmental Activists in Vietnam: A Setback for Climate Action The recent three-year jail sentence handed down to Vietnamese climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong on tax evasion charges has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about the Vietnamese government’s crackdown on environmental campaigners. Amnesty International and other human […]
EU Leads the Way: The AI Act’s Crucial Ban on Dangerous Technologies
Amnesty International Calls for the European Union to Ban Dangerous AI Technologies in the AI Act Amnesty International has urged the European Union (EU) to ban dangerous AI-powered technologies in the upcoming AI Act. The AI Act aims to establish the world’s first comprehensive rulebook for AI regulation. Amnesty International […]
Escalating Xenophobia: A Look at South Africa’s Disturbing Divide
Xenophobia Rears its Ugly Head in South Africa Introduction South Africa has long grappled with the issue of xenophobia, particularly directed towards foreign nationals from African and Asian countries. Recently, the rise of Operation Dudula, an anti-immigrant vigilante group, has shed light on the escalating discrimination and violence faced by […]