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Amnesty International has again issued a warning about significant human rights risks associated with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, as reported by The Straits Times.
Amnesty International has reiterated its warning that the upcoming 2026 World Cup, hosted across North America, risks becoming a 'stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices' due to ongoing human rights concerns.
Amnesty International Philippines has urged the government to conduct a prompt, independent, impartial, and transparent investigation into alleged abuses in the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act, particularly concerning women and child rights.
Amnesty International has urged Tunisian authorities to cease the harassment of Judge Anas Hmedi.
Amnesty International has accused FIFA of ignoring its own rules and international law by failing to take action against Israeli football clubs operating in occupied territories.
Amnesty International reports a problem with anti-Muslim racism in Austria and notes a lack of a clear plan to address it. The NGO also expresses concern about freedom of expression regarding the Middle East conflict.
Amnesty International fordert eine lückenlose Untersuchung und Rechenschaft nach tödlichem US-Angriff. Das Mullah-Regime will den Vorfall indes für seine Zwecke nutzen.
Amnesty International has released a report stating that Israel is denying women in Gaza the conditions to live, describing the erosion of health and safety as a deliberate act of war targeting women and girls.
Greek Minister Plevris responded to Amnesty International, reaffirming his commitment to combating illegal immigration and supporting the immediate return of illegal immigrants, expressing confidence in the effectiveness of return hubs.
Amnesty International has criticized Norwegian police for their use of tear gas, unclear warnings, and arrests of people leaving the stadium after an Israel-Norway football match at Ullevål.
Amnesty International reported that armed rebels in Ethiopia committed extrajudicial executions, gang rapes, and sexual enslavement of women and girls between 2020 and 2024.
Amnesty International has reported that Ethiopian rebels committed summary executions and gang-raped women and girls in Oromia. The organization interviewed 10 survivors of sexual violence, including seven minors.
Amnesty International reports that gunmen have killed at least 15 people in northern Nigeria, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the recent killing of four travelers by armed youths who blocked a road in the Nding axis of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State.
A Nigerian woman and her son have been arrested by police for engaging in traditional religious practices, a move Amnesty International condemns as religious persecution.
Amnesty International has condemned the alleged killing of a 14-year-old boy in Indonesia's Maluku province, who was reportedly struck with a helmet by a police officer while riding his motorcycle, with his family denying claims of illegal street racing.
Iran has reportedly stepped up executions, with experts and Amnesty International warning that these state killings are being used to suppress political dissent. Two recent executions occurred without advance notice, denying the individuals legal counsel or farewells.
A new report from human rights group Amnesty International warns that the 2026 World Cup could become 'a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices'.
The United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, providing a potential lifeline to the Caribbean island amidst a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the 'gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparatory justice, despite the United States and some European countries rejecting the vote, with Tempo.co English also confirming the UN's classification.
Amnesty International has launched a campaign urging Turkish authorities to drop charges against 11 LGBTQ+ activists who are being prosecuted over social media posts the authorities labelled as “obscene.” Emirhan Şaşmaz, Kerem Dikmen and nine other board members of the İzmir-based Young LGBTI+ Association are facing trial for alleged violations of Turkey’s Law on Associations. […] The post Amnesty urges Turkey to drop charges against 11 LGBTQ+ activists appeared first on Stockholm Center for ...
ISLAMABAD: An investigation by Amnesty International into an airstrike on an Iranian school – which claimed the lives of about 168 people, mostly children – has blamed the US for the deliberate, deadly attack and urged the authorities to ensure a transparent and thorough investigation to ensure accountability. In an in-depth report, the rights watchdog revealed that the US violated international humanitarian law by failing to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm and sought acc...
Amnesty International has issued a warning that harmful content on Facebook poses a significant risk to human rights in Bangladesh.
Amnesty International has urged authorities in Ivory Coast to release election protesters who they claim were unjustly arrested, raising concerns about human rights and freedom of assembly.
Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to investigate a gas leak in Bille, Rivers State, citing concerns over contaminated water and severe health risks for local residents.
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has identified factual errors in an Amnesty International report and is calling for an independent investigation.
An Amnesty International report alleges that Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) fighters have committed acts of gang rape and sexual slavery against women in Oromia.
Mohammed, who co-founded and directed the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, was rushed to hospital where she perished from her wounds, according to local reports and Amnesty International.
Amnesty International states that global impunity is fueling Israel's illegal efforts to annex the West Bank.
Amnesty International reports torture, extortion, and extrajudicial killings at Imo ‘Tiger Base’, a notorious police anti-kidnapping unit in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-alleges-torture-extrajudicial-killings-at-imo-tiger-base/
A ban on gatherings implemented in the center of Almere, Netherlands, has drawn fierce criticism, with Amnesty International calling it a 'worrying' and 'idiotic measure'.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu condemned the recent killings in Jos and Kaduna, urging security agencies to be more proactive in preventing attacks by acting on early warning intelligence.
Human rights organization Amnesty International has issued a new report warning of significant concerns regarding potential reprisals ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Amnesty International is calling for public support for Captain Bence Szabó, emphasizing the need to demonstrate widespread backing for the police captain.
Amnesty International has declared that Donald Trump's plans are 'deeply irresponsible' and pose a significant risk of war crimes, potentially impacting the fundamental rights of millions of civilians, including access to life, water, food, and healthcare.
The Danish Supreme Court has stopped a lawsuit concerning arms exports to Israel, ruling that organizations like Amnesty International and Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke lack the legal interest to pursue the case.
The IDF said the strike occurred overnight and targeted an aircraft used by Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials and military personnel.
Amnesty International has declared the Minab school strike an absolute violation of international law by the U.S., condemning the attack on the educational institution.
Thanos Plevris responded to Amnesty International's letter regarding their disagreement with the creation of migrant return centers, stating he is now even more confident in their correctness.
According to Amnesty International, women in Gaza are giving birth without adequate healthcare, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on maternal and infant health.
A report by Amnesty International details extrajudicial executions, mass rape, and sexual enslavement of women and girls committed by armed rebels in Ethiopia between 2020 and 2024.
Amnesty International has accused WBO (Oromo Liberation Army) soldiers of committing rape, sexual contact, and enslavement.
Amnesty International has condemned the killing of Iraqi women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed, calling it a 'calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders' in Iraq.
A rights group criticizes the international community's failure to deter Israel's escalating annexation and apartheid policies in the West Bank, citing global impunity.
Amnesty International marks the ongoing trial in the Marielle Franco case, emphasizing that activists face daily threats and persecution, and criticizing the Brazilian judiciary for failing to bring many cases to trial.
Amnesty International has condemned the convictions of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha, stating that their 10-year PECA sentences are part of a 'systematic harassment' of lawyers.