September 04
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Inauguration Takes Place Amid Political Climate of Fear
Emmerson Mnangagwa to begin second term as president after election that saw abductions and torture of opposition party activists Read more »
June 22
Africa: FIFA Must Ensure Human Rights Are Key Factor in 2030 World Cup Hosting Decision
New global opinion poll shows majority of public (53%) believe human rights should be a key consideration in hosting decisions, with even more - 60% - of those in UK taking this… Read more »
April 03
Libya: HRC 52 - Oral Statement - Interactive Dialogue With the Fact-Finding Mission On Libya
The final report of the Fact-Finding Mission is a harrowing read. The Mission found that crimes under international law and other serious human rights violations continue unabated,… Read more »
February 01
Africa: Recent Violence Shows Deadly Cost of Israel's System of Apartheid
Year on from launch of major Amnesty report, almost 220 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces Read more »
January 09
Zimbabwe: 'Chilling' Violence Against Political Opposition Supporters Must Be Investigated Immediately
In response to a social media video showing brutal attacks against supporters of the political opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change, Flavia Mwangovya, Amnesty… Read more »
May 20, 2022
Africa: Global - Rich and Powerful to Meet At Davos Amid 'Gathering Storm of Human Rights Crises'
World Economic Forum's annual meeting to begin on Sunday 22 May Read more »
November 16, 2021
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Perpetrators Must Face Justice - Amnesty International
Responding to the findings of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS and Related Abuses, set up to investigate the shooting of #EndSARS… Read more »
November 01, 2021
Africa: Killer Robots - New Social Media Filter Highlights Dangers of Autonomous Weapons
'Escape the Scan' filter for Instagram and Facebook will be displayed at Westfield Stratford shopping centre in east London Read more »