Guinea’s Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Resumes The Background In a historic development, Guinea‘s landmark trial of former president Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 others accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a stadium has resumed. The trial had been suspended for a month and a half due […]
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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 […]
Sri Lanka’s Post-Rajapaksa Era: A Crisis Unresolved
A Year After Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka Remains in Crisis July 12, 2023 | By Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis and Human Rights Violations On July 13, 2022, the people of Sri Lanka celebrated as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country after weeks of peaceful protests. Rajapaksa, who had long been implicated […]
Viet Nam’s Suppression of Dissent: Calls for the Immediate Release of Wrongfully Sentenced Activist
The Suppression of Dissent in Vietnam: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction The case of Truong Van Dung, a human rights defender who was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison in Vietnam for “propaganda against the government,” is yet another example of the Vietnamese authorities’ misuse of the […]
Vietnam’s Refusal to Release Land Rights Activist Threatens Human Rights Progress
Vietnam Should Release Land Rights Activist July 12, 2023 9:00AM EDT By Introduction In Vietnam, the government’s systematic elimination of the human rights and democracy movement is deeply concerning. The Vietnamese government’s continuous arrest and imprisonment of peaceful activists reflects a violation of international human rights law and a betrayal […]
The Pegasus Spyware Scandal: Israel’s Unsettling Lack of Cooperation with Spain
Spanish Investigation into NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Stalled by Lack of Cooperation from Israel Impunity and the Misuse of Spyware Technology Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, Head of the Security Lab at Amnesty Tech, has voiced concerns over the reported lack of cooperation from Israeli authorities in the Spanish investigation into the […]
Endemic Corruption and Authoritarianism Mar King’s Grip on Belarus
Dispatches: Travesty of Justice Reaches New Low in Belarus By | July 11, 2023 Belarus, a country notorious for its authoritarian regime, has once again shown a complete disregard for justice and human rights. In the latest example of the authorities targeting lawyers and journalists, lawyer Yulia Yurhilevich and journalist […]
West & Central Africa: Combating Corruption and Protecting Whistleblower Rights
Report: Anti-Corruption Activists in West and Central Africa Face Repression and Abuse Overview Amnesty International has released a new report highlighting the persecution faced by anti-corruption activists in 19 West and Central African countries. According to the report, these activists are at risk of arrest, harassment, detention, fines, and even […]
Celebrating Six Months of Victories for Human Rights
Saving Lives, Changing Laws, and Protecting Human Rights: Amnesty International’s Victories Changing Legislation USA Amnesty International USA has successfully contributed to efforts to end gun violence by partnering with advocates in Illinois and Michigan to pass several gun safety laws. Thanks to their work, Illinois has become the ninth state […]
The Growing Threat of Online Incitement: Combating Hate Speech Against LGBT People in Cameroon
Incitement Against LGBT People in Cameroon Online Hate Precedes Visit by French Expert Introduction In recent years, the plight of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals in Cameroon has received international attention due to the rampant homophobia and violence they face. The situation has been exacerbated by the […]