The Latest Breaking News from Amnesty International

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 · Feb 16, 2023

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 · Feb 16, 2023

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 · Feb 9, 2023

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

Birmingham Post · Feb 8, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

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 Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

‘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 Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

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 · Feb 4, 2023

‘Honour’ killing of YouTube star sparks outrage in Iraq

Authorities say YouTuber’s father admitted to killing his daughter

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2023