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Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty

Amnesty said more than 10,000 civilian structures were destroyed by Israel – many of them after the ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025

Amnesty urges Lord Advocate to drop charges against Palestine Action protesters

AMNESTY International has called on the Lord Advocate of Scotland to drop all charges against those arrested for peacefully protesting in support of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2025

French man becomes latest foreign national to be detained in Venezuela

A French national is being detained without cause in Venezuela, claims his family, who say he is one of several foreigners being held in the country in what Amnesty International has denounced as a widespread policy of enforced disappearances.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 21, 2025

‘Accountability elusive’ a year after Nigeria protest killings: Amnesty

Rights group says perpetrators ‘must be held to account’, a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025

Amnesty calls on John Swinney to stand up to 'authoritarian' Donald Trump

DONALD Trump's visit will be a "major test" of the Scottish Government's commitment to equality and human rights, Amnesty International…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2025

European missile group MBDA selling parts for bombs that have killed children in Gaza

Exclusive: Britain has paused some weapons sales to Israel, but a Guardian investigation shows revenues from the GBU-39 bomb generated by the US arm of MBDA flow through the UK

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Refusal to suspend EU-Israel deal a ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ – Amnesty

AMNESTY have branded the European Union's decision to stand by a deal with Israel as "one of the most disgraceful moments in the EU’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia executing ‘horrifying’ number of foreigners for drug crimes

Hundreds put to death for non-violent drug offences over past decade, with little scrutiny of Saudis, says Amnesty

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?

Rights groups call out state repression after violent crackdown on protests against Faure Gnassingbe’s extended rule.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025

Airstrikes and shootings kill 94 Palestinians in Gaza including dozens trying to get aid, officials say

Israel is facing ongoing criticism of its handling of food aid in the war-torn enclave, as efforts to forge a ceasefire continue

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025