‘This is our home’: D-day for Afghans facing Pakistan deportation Hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have lived in Pakistan for decades face deportation from April 1. Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2025
Will banning teens from social media or smartphones help curb misogyny? Experts disagree The hit Netflix series Adolescence has fueled discussion about banning social media and smartphones for children. But experts warn a ban won’t work. Euronews · Mar 30, 2025
‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan Police go door-to-door arresting Afghans as government pledges to send millions back home to Taliban rule The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2025
Christina McKelvie on why Winnie Ewing was her inspiration from archived interview This Q&A session with MSP Christina McKelvie, whose death was announced on Thursday, first appeared in the August 2017 issue of iScot magazine… The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2025
Kristi Noem Uses El Salvador's Nightmarish Megaprison To Create Content The Homeland Security secretary's use of El Salvador's largest prison for propaganda is unethical and an endorsement of an autocratic justice system. Reason · Mar 27, 2025
China Says Acted 'In Accordance With The Law' After 4 Canadians Executed China said on Thursday it acted "in accordance with the law" despite condemnation from Canada over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
The National shortlisted for two prestigious Amnesty International Media Awards THE National has been shortlisted for two prestigious Amnesty International Media Awards ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025
Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ population The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
Senegal ex-president Sall 'could face charges' following public finances report In Senegal, a report by the Court of Auditors on the management of public finances under former president Macky Sall could see him facing charges, in a first for the country. Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2025
EU migration reform raises prospect of controversial return hubs The EU on Tuesday opened the way for member states to set up migrant return centres outside the bloc, in a highly contentious move following pressure from governments to facilitate deportations. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2025
Trump accused of ‘genocidal rhetoric’ after telling Gazans ‘you are dead’ if Hamas fails to release hostages Exclusive: Amnesty International and Medical Aid for Palestinians have condemned the US president’s threats calling them inflammatory and dehumanising The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025
Farm certification could make Canada’s farms fairer for migrant workers Amnesty International recently released a report criticizing Canada for labour migration policies and farm inspections that enable migrant farm worker exploitation. The report urges the Canadian government to abolish closed-work permits that tie migrant workers to a single employer. The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025
Seized, settled, let: how Airbnb and Booking.com help Israelis make money from stolen Palestinian land As Israel deploys tanks in the West Bank for the first time in 20 years, we reveal how two of the world’s biggest travel companies are helping settlers commercialise stolen land The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025
Amnesty International Urges French Lawmakers To Reject Headscarf Ban Amnesty International opposes French bill banning headscarves in sports, citing discrimination concerns and potential fueling of racism. Top News · Feb 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025 French authorities double down on ‘discriminatory’ hijab ban in sport French lawmakers will this week debate a bill that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions
Latin Times · Feb 15, 2025 Haitian Children Forced Into Gangs and Sexual Violence Amid Crisis, Amnesty International Finds in New Report The organization found that 30% to 50% of gang members are now children, with many coerced into joining due to hunger or fear
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Amnesty International details gruesome impact of gang violence on children in Haiti Amnesty International has released a report that details the impact gang violence has had on children across Haiti and called for immediate action
Latin Times · Feb 10, 2025 UK Student Jailed in Saudi Arabia for Tweets Supporting Women's Rights Released After Decades-Long Sentence Drastically Reduced A woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting in support of women's rights has been released after four years following international outrage.
Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025 Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under his Gaza proposal Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan, US president says, ‘No, they wouldn’t.’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone Hawa Hunt’s detention a month ago was politically motivated, say daughter and rights groups, who also raise concerns about her treatment in jail
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025 UN torture tsar attacks UK over ‘inhumane’ indefinite jail terms Exclusive: The UN special rapporteur on torture has warned the British government is ‘very likely’ breaching IPP prisoners’ human rights
The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2025 Labour ministers 'justifying' Gaza genocide must be investigated, UN expert says LABOUR ministers should be investigated for denying or even justifying Israeli war crimes in Palestine, a UN special rapporteur has said ...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025 First Thing: Trump green-lights sanctions against the ICC Amnesty International says the move ‘sends the message that Israel is above the law’. Plus: meet the man whose job it is to create ‘scary smells’
Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025 World reaction to Trump’s ‘take over’ and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza Hamas calls Trump’s idea a ‘recipe for generating chaos’ and says the people of Gaza will not allow their displacement.
International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025 Green Energy Projects Adding To Sami People's Climate Woes: Amnesty Climate change and efforts to curb it by moving away from fossil fuels are both threatening the rights and livelihood of Sami indigenous people in the Arctic, Amnesty International said Friday.