Online Tourism Companies Accused Of Anti-Israel Bias Though Judea and Samaria are considered “disputed” under international law, certain companies, including Expedia and Tripadvisor Zenger · Mar 11, 2023
Thai activists facing royal defamation charges end 50-day hunger strike Two young Thai protesters facing royal defamation charges announced Saturday they were ending their marathon hunger strike following doctors' fears they could suffer organ failure. France 24 · Mar 11, 2023
Rights group Amnesty calls on Ethiopia to end social media blackout Amnesty International has called on the Ethiopian authorities to restore access to social media networks including Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, as a blockade of some internet platforms enters its second month. Radio France Internationale · Mar 10, 2023
Watch live: Activists march through Istanbul to mark International Women’s Day Watch live as demonstrators march through the streets of Istanbul to mark International Women's Day (IWD). The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Premier League criticised over Newcastle’s Saudi state ownership links A document related to a US court case raised fresh questions about the links between Newcastle’s owners and the Saudi state. The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
8 times Suella Braverman can't explain how 'cruel' Channel migrants plan will work The Home Secretary floundered on where she will detain asylum seekers, when she will begin deporting them and how much it will cost - and when the Government's controversial Rwanda flights will begin Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
Thai hunger strike activists calling for justice reforms fight for life in hospital After 44 days of hunger strikes, two Thai activists in their early twenties were rushed to a hospital near Bangkok over the weekend amid fears they may not survive the night. The pair are calling for the release of political prisoners and urgent reforms of the Thai justice system, which… France 24 · Mar 8, 2023
Campaigners brand Bill to curb Channel crossings ‘unethical and impractical’ Charities and human rights organisations have condemned the Government proposals. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
Tunisia's anti-migrant discourse: 'A way to distract from the country’s problems' Hundreds of protesters rallied in Tunis on Sunday, demanding the release of more than 20 opposition figures who were arrested in recent weeks. The demonstration came a day after more than 3,000 joined a rally organised by the UGTT trade union against what Amnesty International has called a "politically motivated… France 24 · Mar 5, 2023
Cambodia opposition leader jailed for treason Top Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was Friday sentenced to 27 years in jail for treason in a case denounced as a "miscarriage of justice". Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2023
North East Today: Manchester bombing victim's mum blasts MI5 and a US court case puts focus back on NUFC's Saudi owners Your morning briefing on all the latest news from across the North East Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023
Baron Waqa's tenure as Nauru's president has been called a 'very dark chapter'. He'll now lead the Pacific Islands Forum The controversial choice of former Nauruan president Baron Waqa as the Pacific Islands Forum's next secretary-general is attracting criticism from human rights groups and former political opponents. ABC News · Mar 2, 2023
Myanmar military gets new aviation fuel supplies despite abuses New report from Amnesty Intl, Global Witness and Burma Campaign UK reveals new shipments of fuel despite air raids. Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023
Amnesty International criticise ‘glaring omission’ of human rights issues in football’s White Paper The White Paper published on Thursday has promised checks on owners and directors will be more robust under the new regulator. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023 'Dangerous' Tory asylum plans a 'recipe for more injustice' AMNESTY International has warned that the Tories' latest plans to cut the Home Office backlog of asylum claims is a "recipe for more…
Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023 UK should ‘take responsibility’ for Shamima Begum, say campaigners Amnesty International UK says the government should not have the power to 'banish a citizen', particularly when it's someone who was 'seriously exploited as a child'
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Shamima Begum loses bid to regain British citizenship Amnesty International has criticised the ruling which followed a five-day hearing in November.
Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023 Myanmar landmine casualties surge after coup Landmines and unexploded munitions injured or killed more than one person every day in Myanmar last year, the United Nations said, pointing to a 40% spike in casualties compared to 2021.
Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023 Amnesty blasts delays to torture act Amnesty International Thailand, a group of activists and families of victims have urged the Justice Ministry to enforce every regulation of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, which takes effect today after the cabinet recently announced it would postpone enforcing some key provisions till Oct 1.
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 South Korea court recognizes same-sex couple’s legal rights for first time A South Korean court on Tuesday recognized the legal rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, in a move celebrated by human rights advocates as a major victory for the country’s LGBTQ community.
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 What is sportswashing? Qatari banker increases takeover bid for Manchester United The English football giants are at a crossroads with offers from what critics say are two ethically dubious sources and subsequent accusations of greenwashing.
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2023 Amnesty International speak out over Qatari bid to buy Manchester United “Sportswashing” concerns are legitimate, organisation insists
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023 Fans ‘are right to be concerned’ about Qatari bid for Manchester United Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed he has made an offer to buy 100 per cent of the club
France 24 · Feb 17, 2023 'Woman, Life, Freedom’ revolution: Ongoing protests in Iran five months after Amini’s death On February 16, 2023 thousands of Iranians once again took to the streets to protest against the Iranian regime, on a scale not seen in weeks. Security forces responded to anti-regime chants, rallies and burning car tyres with tear gas and shotguns, arresting many of the demonstrators.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 17, 2023 Amnesty says Congolese M23 rebels killed 20, raped dozens in November attacks Amnesty International reports that fighters from the Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group killed at least 20 men and raped dozens of women and girls in the country's east in November. The M23 have dismissed the claims.