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Shamima Begum loses bid to regain British citizenship

Amnesty International has criticised the ruling which followed a five-day hearing in November.

The Independent UK

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

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.

Bangkok Post

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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.

Tribune News Service

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

Amnesty International speak out over Qatari bid to buy Manchester United

“Sportswashing” concerns are legitimate, organisation insists

Evening Standard

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

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'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.

France 24

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.

Radio France Internationale

Congo's M23 rebels killed 20, carried out mass rapes, Amnesty says

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.

Reuters

Peru’s ‘racist bias’ drove lethal police response to protests, Amnesty says

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

The Guardian - US

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

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

The Independent UK

What is the Prevent anti-terrorism scheme? Government-backed review finds scheme has not eradicated extremism

The review found that Prevent had apparently failed to understand the danger posed by those who went on to commit murder

Evening Standard

Qatari investors considering buying minority stake in Manchester United

A full takeover of the club by anyone connected to Qatar is understood to be out of the question

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The Guardian - UK

Muslim employee sues Amnesty over sacking after Alexei Navalny objections

Aisha Jung objected to awarding prisoner of conscience status to Putin critic, saying he incited violence against Muslims

The Guardian - UK

Former counter-terror chief hits out at ‘insulting’ findings of Prevent review

Neil Basu claims parts of government-backed review of scheme are driven by ‘rightwing viewpoint’

The National (Scotland)

'Anti-Muslim comments' make Prevent review 'invalid', human rights group says

THE UK Government’s review into its deeply controversial Prevent strategy has “no legitimacy” because it was led by someone with outspoken…

Birmingham Post

Amnesty International warns Qatari Manchester United bid would be 'another wake-up call' to Premier League

The billionaire boss of Ineos, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has also entered the process to buy United, the club he supported as a boy

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Bangkok Post

Amnesty: Hundreds of children face protest-related charges

More than 200 children are facing serious criminal charges, including sedition, for their role in the largely peaceful pro-democracy protests that began in 2020, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Int’l Report Unveils Iranian Diplomats' Role in Distorting Image of Protesters

A report by Amnesty International has shed light on the Iranian diplomats' involvement in the cover-up of 1988 executions and the current crackdown on protests. The executions were done based on a fatwa by Khomeini, the Supreme Leader at the time. The Iranian authorities' refusal to acknowledge let alone ensure…

The Independent UK

Disney’s Hong Kong service drops ‘The Simpsons’ episode with ‘forced labour’ reference

Episode ‘One Angry Lisa’, which first aired in October, is not available on Disney Plus in Hong Kong

The Guardian - UK

‘They used our hijabs to gag us’: Iran protesters tell of rapes, beatings and torture by police

As human rights organisations report an escalation in the brutal treatment of detainees, we speak to some of those who claim to have suffered at the hands of state security forces

The Independent UK

Social media giants failing to tackling online misogyny could face huge fines under new law

According to Amnesty International, one in five UK women have experienced online abuse or harassment

The Independent UK

‘Honour’ killing of YouTube star sparks outrage in Iraq

Authorities say YouTuber’s father admitted to killing his daughter

France 24

Iran: ‘Sham’ courts hand out severe sentences for passive protest

After months of strikes and protests in Iran, thousands of people have been arrested and now face harsh sentences by the courts, including death. Activists, journalists and lawyers have received long prison terms for supporting the demonstrations or expressing their opposition to the regime, even passively. Activists and NGOs say…

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