Chinese police arrested Zhang Yi after he showed a photograph of the Dalai Lama while visiting a monastery in Tibet. https://bit.ly/4bqbtne

China: Activist Arrested Over Photo of Dalai Lama in Tibet Must Be Released

Chinese police arrested Zhang Yi after he showed a photograph of the Dalai Lama while visiting a monastery in Tibet.

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The Niger Delta oil pollution was not simply due to oil theft or sabotage. The real scandal was Shell’s pursuit of profit at the expense of people’s rights. Shell cannot be allowed to take the oil, take the profits and leave the pollution behind.

The resumption of violence in Ethiopia's Tigray region puts residents at renewed risk of human rights violations, even as communities continue to grapple with the devastating legacy of past atrocities without justice or accountability. https://bit.ly/4fD8k5T

Ethiopia: Tigray Residents at Renewed Risk of Human Rights Violations as Violence Returns to the Region

The resumption of violence in Tigray region puts residents at renewed risk of human rights violations.

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Twenty years after 17 aid workers from the French humanitarian association Action Against Hunger (known by the French acronym ACF) were killed in Muttur, eastern Sri Lanka, the authorities must finally deliver truth, justice and reparations. https://bit.ly/45aiq8j

We urge Pakistani authorities to unconditionally restore Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Khan’s right to see their family and lawyers. Both must be given access to adequate medial care and their solitary confinement, which is unlawful, should end immediately. https://bit.ly/4btMb7G

Pakistan: Authorities Must Restore Imran Khan’s Rights as Detention Reaches Third Anniversary

We urge Pakistani authorities to grant Imran Khan access to adequate medical care and visitation rights, and end his solitary confinement.

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The unconscionable rhetoric describing the situation in Ceuta as an ‘invasion’ and reinforcing racist stereotypes must be firmly rejected. https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/eu-european-leaders-must-respond-with-humanity-and-solidarity-to-the-situation-in-ceuta/

EU: European Leaders Must Respond with Humanity and Solidarity to the Situation in Ceuta

The unconscionable rhetoric describing the situation in Ceuta as an ‘invasion’ and reinforcing racist stereotypes must be firmly rejected.

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Since President Trump reopened Dilley detention center in Texas, more than half of the nearly 3,500 people held there have been minors. Read more here: https://bit.ly/45vEKt1

Spanish and Moroccan authorities must ensure access to the asylum system for those who request it and uphold the human rights of all migrants. https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/spain-ensure-human-rights-dignity-and-humanity-are-central-in-response-to-exceptional-arrival-of-people-in-ceuta/

Spain: Ensure Human Rights, Dignity and Humanity Are Central in Response to Exceptional Arrival of People in Ceuta

Authorities must ensure access to the asylum system for those who request it and uphold the human rights of all migrants.

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Together, we're asking Governor Gavin Newsom to take action to commute all death sentences in California, a move that would significantly change the face of the death penalty in the U.S., as well as create new global momentum toward abolition. https://bit.ly/4wQ2cO1

45 International Organizations Join Amnesty International in Urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to Commute Death Sentences Before He Leaves Office

In his last months in office, Governor Newsom could transform California from a state with the nation's largest death row into a leader in the movement to end this despicable practice.

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Maria was breastfeeding when ICE agents detained her in Nashville, separating her from her infant and two-year-old with Down syndrome. She must be released immediately. https://bit.ly/44WLO1S

Nursing Mother of Two Arrested Without Warrant by ICE, Held 700 Miles From Her Children in Violation of the Agency's Own Policy

Maria Perez was breastfeeding when ICE agents detained her in Nashville, separating her from her infant and two-year-old with Down syndrome.

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Extreme heat is not just a weather event. It‘s where climate change driven by corporate greed and political failure collides with people’s rights, lives and livelihoods. https://bit.ly/4wzWfo4

Global: Extreme Heat Exposes Deadly Collision of Climate Change, Corporate Greed and Political Failure as Rights Burn

Governments must protect people through climate-resilient public services, while confronting the root cause of this escalating crisis.

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Summary killings of at least 19 Malian soldiers by members of armed groups in Tabrichat, a village in the Gao region, in central Mali, must be investigated as war crimes. https://bit.ly/4pK8rQD

With Netanyahu's visit to the White House today, a reminder: US authorities should respect human rights and the rule of law. PM Netanyahu should be arrested and tried by the International Criminal Court.

The decision to dissolve the CNAPESTE teachers union is a serious assault on the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly and a devastating blow to independent trade union activity in Algeria. https://bit.ly/3TJmTfA

Algeria: Authorities Must Immediately Rescind Ruling to Dissolve Independent Teachers Union

The decision to dissolve the teachers union is a serious assault on the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly in Algeria.

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We urge the Pakistani authorities to restore all communications access and allow media and independent observers into the area. https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/pakistan-authorities-must-lift-communications-blackout-following-reports-of-lethal-force-used-against-protesters-amid-elections/

We fear at least 60 people are at risk of execution in Iran following executions of at least five people in the last two weeks. https://bit.ly/3RlzcOB

Iran: End Escalating Campaign of Arbitrary Executions and Death Sentences Against Protesters

At least 60 people are at risk of execution in Iran following executions of 5 people in the last two weeks.

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Finally, a trend we can join in on.

Amnesty International documented five cases of journalists and activists who were detained for their online expression between January and June 2026 for periods of up to seven days under the 2022 Cybercrime Law. https://bit.ly/44Len2c

Syria: Suspend Use of Assad-era Cybercrime Law Pending Reform

Amnesty International documented five cases of people detained for online speech between January and June 2026.

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This deeply concerning move is an affront to human rights that risks enflaming the situation in Delhi even further. https://bit.ly/4wnae0t

India: Invoking of Extraordinary Police Powers Amid Delhi Protests an “Affront to Human Rights”

This deeply concerning move is an affront to human rights that risks enflaming the situation in Delhi even further.

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⚠️REMINDER: International humanitarian law strictly prohibits direct attacks on civilians and civilian objects. Trump's recent threats to target bridges in Iran, if carried out, would have potentially catastrophic consequences for over 90 million people. Civilians must be protected.

MacPherson Mukuka’s arrest raises serious concerns about the application of Zambia’s Cyber Crimes Act and its potentially chilling effect on investigative journalism. https://bit.ly/3RMoGQu

Zambia: Authorities Must Free Journalist Arrested Over Social Media Posts

MacPherson Mukuka’s arrest raises serious concerns about the application of Zambia's Cyber Crimes Act

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Ghanaian authorities have failed in their duty to protect hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations by delaying passing the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, six years after Akua Denteh was beaten to death. https://bit.ly/4ftuCG1

Ghana: Still No Law Criminalizing Witchcraft Accusations Six Years After Akua Denteh’s Fatal Lynching

Ghanaian authorities have failed in their duty to protect hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations by delaying passing the Anti-Witchcraft

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While we welcome the court’s decision to acquit the woman who sought abortion, the court’s decision to uphold the convictions of medical staff exposes structural loopholes in access to essential healthcare in South Korea. https://bit.ly/4wPp9A8

South Korea: Appeal Decision for Abortion Case Exposes Legal Vacuum

Upholding convictions of medical staff who performed an abortion exposes loopholes in healthcare access in South Korea.

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Luis Manuel should never have spent a single day in prison. https://bit.ly/3T5KsiF

Cuba: Exile of Afro-Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Underscores Years of Injustice

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara should never have spent a single day in prison.

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Social media bans alone, without any requirements to change the underlying algorithms and addictive features, will leave children who manage to circumnavigate age-gates, older children and adults exposed to the same risks. https://bit.ly/4bF5VFj

France: Protecting Children Online Starts With Platform Design, Not Bans

Responding to the passing of a bill by France’s parliament banning children under 15 from accessing social media and

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Chinese investigative journalist Bai Zhaodong, who left China after reporting corruption, is currently held in an immigration detention center in Bangkok and faces the risk of deportation to China following pressure from the Chinese government. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fqKCsa

The attack on the Omid Center constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law – possibly amounting to a war crime. https://bit.ly/4feo7YL

Afghanistan/Pakistan: Deadly Pakistan Air Strikes on Kabul Drug Rehab Center Should Be Investigated as Possible War Crime – New Investigation

The attack on the Omid Center constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law – possibly amounting to a war crime.

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Read Carolyn Nash's new op-ed on the scam centers trafficking and torturing victims across Southeast Asia: https://bit.ly/44FKtw8

The US must not abandon victims of foreign online scam centers | Opinion

Washington must empower the incoming Cambodian ambassador to actively support efforts to help survivors.

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The U.S. government must do more to support survivors of online scam centers in Cambodia, where people from around the world are trafficked, tortured, and forced to perpetuate scams, often against U.S. citizens, writes Asia Advocacy Director Carolyn Nash in Newsweek. https://bit.ly/44FKtw8

The US must not abandon victims of foreign online scam centers | Opinion

Washington must empower the incoming Cambodian ambassador to actively support efforts to help survivors.

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The execution-style police killing of Narciso Castigo Sambo in Mozambique is an egregious contravention of the right to life. https://bit.ly/4ptDgst

Mozambique: Authorities Must Immediately Open Investigation Into Summary Execution of Narciso Castigo Sambo

The execution-style police killing of Narciso Castigo Sambo is an egregious contravention of the right to life.

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