Tanzania: Authorities Must Protect Right to Protest Ahead of Nationwide Demonstrations

Protests are expected following post-election violence last month Read more »

Sudan: RSF's Ruthless Attack On Zamzam Camp Should Be Investigated for War Crimes

Sudan: RSF's ruthless attack on Zamzam camp should be investigated for war crimes Read more »

Sudan: El Fasher Survivors Tell of Deliberate RSF Killings and Sexual Violence - New Testimony

28 survivors tell of killings, beatings, rape and sexual assault Read more »

Kenya: "This Fear, Everyone Is Feeling It": Tech-facilitated Violence Against Young Activists In Kenya

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Kenya: Authorities Weaponized Social Media and Digital Tools to Suppress Gen Z Protests

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Africa: The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Endangering a Quarter of Humanity - New Report

First-of-its-kind mapping with multi-country research reveals depth and scale of fossil fuel industry's potential harm Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Landmark Trial in Paris of Congolese Armed Group Leader Is a Crucial Step to Ending Impunity

Ahead of the trial that begins on 12 November in Paris of Roger Lumbala Tshitenga, a Congolese armed group leader accused of complicity in crimes against humanity, including… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Must Clear Names of Executed Environmental Activists Ogoni Nine

Marking 30 years since the Nigerian government's brutal execution of nine leading environmental activists - the Ogoni Nine - for fighting to protect the Niger Delta from oil giant… Read more »

Sudan: Civilians Must Be Protected Amid Escalating RSF Attacks in Kordofan Region

At least 40 people reportedly killed in drone attack outside El Obeid Read more »

Sudan: Sudan - 'Horrifying Reports' From El Fasher As RSF Attacks Civilians

UK-approved arms sales to UAE raise questions of complicity in atrocities Read more »

Sudan: ICC Conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman Should Serve As Warning to Others Committing Abuses Amid Ongoing Conflict

Reacting to the decision of the Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to convict Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman also known as "Ali Kushayb" for war crimes and… Read more »

Cameroon: Authorities Must Release 36 Protesters Arbitrarily Detained for Five Years Amid Crackdown on Human Rights

The Cameroonian authorities must immediately release 36 opposition supporters arbitrarily detained for five years for exercising their right to peaceful assembly and put an end to… Read more »

Egypt: UK/Egypt - Alaa Abdel Fattah's Hunger Strike a 'Devastating Development'

The British national has been held in arbitrary detention since 2019 Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Warring Factions Commit Horrific Abuses Including Gang Rapes, Summary Executions, and Abductions - New Report

Rwanda-backed M23 and Congo-backed Wazalendo accused of gang rapes and widespread abuses against civilians Read more »

Togo: Authorities Must Investigate Allegations Protesters Were Tortured And End Crackdown On Dissent

The Togolese authorities must investigate allegations that protesters were subjected to torture, following protests earlier this month, and respect their commitments to protect the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Pardon for Executed Ogoni Nine Activists 'Falls Far Short' of Real Justice

Responding to the announcement on Wednesday that the Nigerian government has pardoned the Ogoni Nine, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International Nigeria's Director, said: Read more »

Africa: World Cup 2026 - Growing Threats to Human Rights Set to Undermine FIFA's Responsibilities One Year Out From Kick Off

One year to go until the largest-ever sporting event across the USA, Canada and Mexico Read more »

Africa: Global - US Foreign Aid Cuts Creating 'A Life Threatening Vacuum' for Millions of People - New Briefing

The US government has been a major global health funder, supporting HIV prevention, vaccines, maternal care, and humanitarian aid Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 'Congolese Know All Too Well the Cruelty of M23' - New Investigation of Killings and Torture At Detention Sites

M23 accused detainees of supporting the Congolese army and government Read more »

Nigeria: Campaigners Stage 'Oil Spill' At Shell HQ to Mark AGM and Demand Justice

Striking visual protest staged by Amnesty UK, Fossil Free London, and Justice 4 Nigeria coalition coincides with Shell's AGM Read more »

Africa: Amnesty International Call for Prevent Duty to Be Scrapped

- On National Children's Day, Amnesty International called for the controversial Prevent duty to be scrapped Read more »

Sudan: Advanced Chinese Weaponry Provided By UAE in Breach of Arms Embargo - New Investigation

First time GB50A bombs have been documented in active use in any conflict worldwide Read more »

Africa: What Is The State of Global Press Freedom in 2025?

Around the world, journalists are being silenced, jailed, and disappeared – simply for doing their jobs. From Guatemala to the USA, Russia to Pakistan, governments are… Read more »

Africa: East and Southern Africa - Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Media

Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom over the past year, said Amnesty… Read more »

Benin: Wave of Attacks on Press Freedom Highlights Urgent Need to Reform Digital Code

The Benin authorities' recent wave of sanctions against independent media outlets highlights the urgent need to protect press freedom in the country, said Amnesty… Read more »