The Latest Breaking News from Amnesty International

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.

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.

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.

The English football giants are at a crossroads with offers from what critics say are two ethically dubious sources and subsequent accusations of greenwashing.

“Sportswashing” concerns are legitimate, organisation insists

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed he has made an offer to buy 100 per cent of the club

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.

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.

Fighters from Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group killed at least 20 men and raped scores of women and girls in the east in November, Amnesty International said in a report on Friday.

In a damning report, human rights group says state permitted ‘excessive and lethal use of force’ against Indigenous groups

Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates