Reacting to the sentencing of RFE/RL Russian Service’s journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on unfounded charges of spreading false information by the Supreme Court of Tatarstan, Central Russia, Natalia Zviagina, Amnesty International’s Russia Director, said: “This latest reprisal against an independent...

By Sikula Oniala  There were scenes of jubilation and euphoria when South Sudan gained independence 13 years ago today. But hope and optimism quickly vanished as conflict, corruption and human rights violations have become entrenched in the world’s newest country.  In a pattern that has become...

Tawfik Ghanem, a 68-year-old Egyptian journalist, has been arbitrarily detained since 21 May 2021 without trial, pending investigations by the Supreme State Security Prosecution into charges of “spreading false news” and “misusing social media”, among others. Authorities in Badr 1 prison, where he...

In a context of humanitarian crisis and increased protest, Cuban authorities have continued to perfect a sophisticated machinery of repression of the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The new Penal Code, which entered into force in December 2022, regulates the crimes of...

This is Amnesty International’s Oral Statement on the consideration of Jordan’s UPR report at the UN Human Rights Council’s 56th Session from 18 June – 12 July 2024.

Amid a continued crackdown on independent civil society and media and with elections approaching in 2025, Amnesty International asked what measures does Special Rapporteur propose to protect the rights of freedom of expression and access to information for all in Burundi?

On 15 May 2024, Ahmad Farhad, a Kashmiri journalist and poet, outspoken critic of enforced disappearances and known for his support for social movements, was forcibly disappeared from his home in the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. Two weeks later, on 29 May 2024, Ahmad resurfaced in the...

Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty International questionnaire, distributed to young activists across 59 countries. More than 1400 young activists participated...

Julian Assange’s release from a UK prison and return to Australia is welcomed news, following a plea deal with the US authorities. The US’ relentless prosecution of Assange has done untold damage to media freedom, highlighting the need to continue fighting for freedom of expression everywhere,...

On 28 May 2024, the Aden-based Specialized Criminal Court (SCC) sentenced journalist Ahmad Maher to four years in prison following a grossly unfair trial on charges of disseminating false and misleading news and forging identity documents. Ahmad Maher was arrested on 6 August 2022 by security...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the human rights crisis engulfing the country, Amnesty International said following the inauguration of the country’s new government on 11 June. The new government is led by...

Amnesty International and Front Line Defenders are gravely concerned about the growing instances of misuse of counter-terrorism laws in India to target civil society actors. Ahead of the sixth Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary when the FATF Member States, Secretariat and leadership are...