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JK Rowling centre hits back at Amnesty over ‘reputational damage’ briefing

Beira’s Place in Edinburgh was labelled ‘anti-rights’ in a briefing document by Amnesty International

The Independent UK

Oil pollution in Nigeria: NGOs accuse Shell of bad pipeline maintenance

After decades of operations in the Niger Delta, oil giant Shell is once again facing allegations regarding pollution. A consortium of NGOs is accusing the company of having been aware of oil spills yet allowing them to continue, in order to keep raking in ever-greater profits – amounting to nearly…

Radio France Internationale

MEA says India's dual-use exports comply with laws after Amnesty report

India defended its export controls after Amnesty International raised concerns. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that dual-use item exports follow a robust legal framework. India regulates these exports according to its national laws and international commitments. This response addresses allegations of military supplies to Israel for Gaza operations. India…

The Economic Times

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Amnesty UK Apologises After Branding JK Rowling's Sexual Violence Support Centre 'Anti-Rights'

Amnesty International UK apologised for a briefing labelling JK Rowling's support centre 'anti-rights', retracting it and launching an internal investigation.

International Business Times UK

Full statement as Amnesty apologises for labelling JK Rowling's centre 'anti-rights'

AMNESTY International has issued an apology for publishing a report which labelled JK Rowling’s sexual violence support centre Beira’s Place an…

The National (Scotland)

Indian companies profited with weapons sale to Israel amid ongoing Gaza genocide, Amnesty report says

Report says India's export control system contains ‘critical structural failures’, including the absence of an explicit requirement for human rights due diligence before approving military exports

The Independent UK

India Supplied Nearly 400,000 Weapons Parts to Israel Amid Gaza 'Genocide', Amnesty Finds

Amnesty International's report reveals India's ongoing arms exports to Israel during the Gaza conflict, raising concerns about potential contributions to alleged genocide. The report urges India to halt these exports.

International Business Times UK

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India Sent More Than 2,500 Arms Shipments to Israel Since 2023, Risking Complicity in Gaza Genocide: Amnesty

Amnesty International reports India shipped over 2,500 arms consignments to Israel, raising genocide concerns.

International Business Times UK

Public executions in Iran spark anti-regime protests

The Islamic Republic publicly executed two Iranian protesters in Isfahan at dawn on July 28. Several hundred people gathered near a stage set up in the city’s Alikhani Square, but instead of cheering the execution, they chanted slogans against the police, prompting anti-riot units to disperse the crowd.

France 24

Iran Prison Horror: Inmates Sew Lips Shut as Hunger Strike Reaches Breaking Point in US Sanctioned Jail

Over 1,000 death row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison are on a hunger strike protesting executions, with some sewing their lips shut.

International Business Times UK

Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir

Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackout

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela Becomes the Latest Nation to Abandon the ICC, and Washington Applauds a Court in Freefall

Venezuela notified the UN of its ICC exit the same day the court ousted its chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct findings; the US cheered both.

Latin Times

'Nauseating': Boy George faces heated backlash for new pro-Israel song

The Culture Club frontman has released a song in solidarity with Israel on his X account, disputing how its offensive in Gaza has been characterised by the UN.

Euronews

Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such images and maintain…

France 24

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The Economic Times

International rights groups warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme Court

International rights groups express serious concern over Nepal's judiciary independence. They warn against government interference with Supreme Court appointments and composition. Recent actions reportedly threaten judicial independence and impartiality. These groups urge respect for judicial integrity and transparent appointments. Reforms should strengthen, not weaken, the rule of law in Nepal.

The Independent UK

Pakistan rejects Amnesty call for war crimes probe into Kabul airstrike

Pakistan has rejected Amnesty International’s call for an investigation into a March airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghan capital that the rights group said could amount to a war crime, dismissing the allegations as unsupported

The Independent UK

Amnesty International says Pakistan strike on Kabul drug treatment center may be a war crime

Amnesty International says a Pakistani airstrike on a drug treatment center in Kabul should be investigated as a possible war crime

The Independent UK

Amnesty calls for ‘Pakistani attack’ on Kabul rehab centre to be investigated as war crime

Alleged Pakistani missile strike flattened Omid Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre and killed 269 people on 16 March

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The Guardian - UK

Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US

Whereabouts of artist imprisoned after 2021 protests had been unknown following end of his prison term in July

Bangkok Post

JK Rowling women’s centre rejects ‘anti-rights’ label

LONDON - Britain’s charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women’s centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling as “anti-rights”.

Latin Times

Venezuela's Repressive State 'Remains Intact' Despite New Regime, Human Rights Groups Warn Congress

One NGO noted that Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello continues to oversee internal security forces, while other officials identified by United Nations investigators remain in positions of authority

The Independent UK

Five people arrested by Hong Kong police in latest crackdown on bookstores

Hong Kong police called to immediately release bookstore owners, who were former journalists

Euronews

Iran executes man over January protests as crackdown on dissent widens

Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was convicted of setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan on 9 January, as Amnesty International says Iran is using wartime conditions as a pretext to accelerate politically motivated executions.

The Independent UK

Amnesty International sends ‘sportswashing’ warning to Aston Villa over new Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal

Aston Villa announced a new sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday

TechRadar

VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone

A coalition of over 20 digital rights groups and tech firms, including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla, warns that plans to age-gate or restrict VPNs will severely compromise national cybersecurity while doing little to keep children safe.

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