15 May, 2026

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Trump’s Greenland tariffs: What you need to know

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2015 nuclear deal ‘no basis’ for any new agreement with Iran

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DRC: Rampant ADF abuses against civilians ‘war crimes which the world must not continue to ignore’ – new report

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Civilians killed, abducted and tortured in sustained campaign of violence Islamic State-linked group’s violations amount to crimes against humanity “The ADF’s violence is contributing to an escalating humanitarian crisis” – Agnès Callamard Civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are suffering a surge in human rights abuses committed by Allied Democratic Forces’ (ADF) […]

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East and Southern Africa: Media freedom under attack amid prevailing impunity

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Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued their campaigns of harassment and arbitrary arrests and detention of independent journalists over the past year, Amnesty International said today ahead of World Press Freedom Day. The organization documented sustained intimidation, harassment, and attacks on independent media in several countries in the region. Amnesty International also documented increased […]

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Authoritarianism is supercharging the climate crisis

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OpEd by Dr Marta Schaaf & Nazia Erum The world’s slide into authoritarian practices is accelerating the climate crisis. At its core, the authoritarian goal is typically to enable resource consolidation for a few. Such projects pursue muscular governance that puts the concerns of these few people ahead of the planet, while weaponising disinformation and […]

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‘I said a prayer for the house’s protection; I asked it to stay, to wait for our return’: Notes from a trip to southern Lebanon

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The outbreak of conflict has had a devastating human rights impact on millions across the Middle East, affecting civilians in at least 12 countries. More than 5,000 people have been killed, tens of thousands injured, and millions displaced across the region.  In Lebanon, at least 2,567 people have been killed, including 103 healthcare workers. Despite […]

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When Rights Are Quietly Disappeared: Resisting Authoritarian Practices Through Human Rights Education

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Imagine this scenario…. Imagine waking up one day to find that certain topics can no longer be discussed openly. Schools avoid difficult conversations. Journalists tread more carefully. Your news feed shows fewer critical voices. Public spaces feel less safe for protest or dissent.  Nothing dramatic happened overnight! There are no obvious turning points, just a […]

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He continues to resist despite his frail health: wife of jailed Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye

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In November 2024, Ugandan Opposition politician Kizza Besigye was abducted in Kenya and returned to Uganda where he is facing treason charges. In my conversation with his wife Winnie Byanyima, she talks about his health, his work in human rights, and the state of human rights in Uganda. Besigye was, at one time, the personal […]

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Israel’s brazen interception of Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza sparks fears for 175 arbitrarily detained

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Responding to reports that Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels and detained around 175 crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to break Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver essential humanitarian aid to the occupied Gaza Strip, amidst Israel’s ongoing genocide, Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns, Erika Guevara Rosas, […]

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Santa Marta conference unlocks historic political momentum for just transitions that must translate into rights-centric action

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The First conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels sent a strong political signal that the age of fossil fuels must end; this “coalition of the doers” must now turn their commitment into proactive international cooperation to pave the way for rights-based just transitions, Amnesty International said today after the end of the Santa Marta conference […]

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Meet three journalists from the Central Sahel who have been silenced by military authorities: “We’re in a dark hole”

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the Central Sahel countries each governed by military authorities that came to power through coups, are confronted by an armed conflict and a humanitarian crisis. Against this backdrop, the media face unprecedented repression, with the authorities imposing an increasingly restrictive legal framework and seeking to silence criticism and suppress information […]

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Amnesty International presents alarming report on housing conditions in Indigenous communities and calls on Ottawa to assume its responsibilities

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Amnesty International today unveils the findings of two years of research on housing conditions in Indigenous communities. The report, entitled Housing crisis in Indigenous communities in Canada: inequality and discrimination. The case of Manawan, documents an alarming housing crisis that requires an immediate response. According to the findings of this research, Amnesty International considers that the […]

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