Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations, withheld evidence and official silence. @mollyquell.bsky.social speaks with families who turned to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg in search of accountability.

From South Armagh to Strasbourg: the long fight for justice after the Troubles

Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations

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Deep respect and solidarity with two incredibly brave women who, after enduring sexual abuse as children, found the strength to speak out and bring their abuser to justice. Thinking of them today. Their courage will inspire others. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader found guilty of child sex abuse charges including one count of rape

The former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is remanded into custody as judge says he faces lengthy sentence.

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United colours of Belfast. Fantastic atmosphere in Ulidia Playing Fields as about a thousand people gathered to enjoy the sun at the Great #RefugeeWeek Picnic.

Why can't we have grown-up politics? The misuse of the Petition of Concern - designed to protect minority rights - to thwart a change to NI's minimum age of criminal responsibility is unworthy of a democratic chamber. 🧵 below on the substantive issue.

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Many children who enter the justice system have experienced poverty, trauma, neglect, exploitation by adults or other adverse childhood experiences. A smart society asks, 'What happened to this child?' as well as ‘What has this child done?' 🧵1/6

Elon Musk "joined in" to share far-right content in recent days that helped fuel anti-immigrant race riots in Belfast. "This is the third consecutive summer of racist, organized mob violence we have seen in Belfast and beyond in Northern Ireland. So, it didn't happen in a vacuum."

Happy #Pride Month to everyone helping make the world a little more colourful, positive and welcoming.

Many children who enter the justice system have experienced poverty, trauma, neglect, exploitation by adults or other adverse childhood experiences. A smart society asks, 'What happened to this child?' as well as ‘What has this child done?' 🧵1/6

At just 10 years old, Northern Ireland currently has one of the lowest ages of criminal responsibility in the world. Children belong in schools and playgrounds, not in police cells and prisons. It’s time to raise the age #TenIsTooYoung

Police Ombudsman ‘blocking’ own report into Martin O’Hagan murder The murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan casts a long shadow on press freedom in Northern Ireland. No more delay. The Police Ombudsman’s report must be published now - the O’Hagan family has been waiting too long.

Self-styled 'defenders of women and children' latest... One in five people arrested in England and Northern Ireland over 2024 racist riots have since been reported for domestic abuse www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

One in five people arrested over 2024 riots have since been reported for domestic abuse

Exclusive: Police data shows 21% of the 949 people detained in England and Northern Ireland were later accused of violence against intimate partner

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The PSNI did not refer a single child arrested during the Ballymena riots into the government mechanism used to identify victims of child criminal exploitation, despite concerns that young people were groomed or coerced into violence. @lukejbutterly.bsky.social reports

PSNI made no child exploitation referrals after Ballymena riots despite internal concerns

A third of those arrested in Ballymena and other towns last year were children

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TalkTV paying substantial damages and making a public apology to Marcus Hunter-Neill is a huge vindication against the smear campaign targeting drag performers and LGBTQ+ people. People spreading lies - and politicians jumping on the bandwagon - should reflect on the outcome. 🌈📚

Some of you will know Anatolia's Barber on The Cregagh Rd. He used to cut my son's hair when he was little. I've just been chatting to Anatolia, whilst passing the shop. He's had to close it up because racists have smashed his window and tortured him for the past week Gutted for him.

Saudi Arabia, which murdered and then dismembered the body of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has ended its funding of LIV Golf. Is it too much to hope that the grim and greedy era of Saudi 'sportswashing' has come to an end? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/a...

LIV Golf: Saudi Arabia to withdraw funding at end of season

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

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Fundraiser in support of children in Gaza - this Saturday, 3-7pm, in Rostrevor. Pleased to have been asked to speak. Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/pales...

PSNI charged three times more 'terror' display cases relating to Palestine Action - a group only banned last year - than they have for loyalist paramilitaries in over 25 years. Amnesty NI said using terror law against peaceful protest was 'absurd'

Palestine Action accounts for third of cases involving displays of support for terror groups in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years

There has been a sharp rise in PSNI referrals to prosecutors relating to Palestine Action

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The far-right have called a rally in Coleraine this weekend, this is the peaceful counter. 'The Causeway Trade Union Council is organising a peaceful counter-demo to show that the north coast stands for peace, solidarity, and inclusion. Where: Coleraine Town Hall When: 2PM, Saturday 4th April'

All PSNI officers cited by Police Ombudsman in second Katie Simpson investigation have retired - @belfasttelegraph.co.uk The practice of police officers retiring or resigning to avoid possible dismissal was outlawed in England and Wales in 2015. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

All officers cited by Ombudsman in second Katie Simpson investigation have retired

All the PSNI officers being investigated over the handling of cases linked to Jonathan Creswell have retired, it can be revealed.

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As part of its genocidal campaign in Gaza, Israel has so far killed 20,000 Palestinian children and damaged or destroyed 85%+ of schools. UN experts have called it ‘scholasticide’. Thank you to teachers’ union NASUWT NI for the opportunity for Amnesty to speak at their annual conference today.

New Police Ombudsman report makes for shocking reading. A 14-year-old girl was among the 36 victims of predatory behaviour by male PSNI officers - many identified as 'sharks' - accused of abuse of position for sexual purposes. More accountability is needed - including dismissals and prosecutions.

“We expect this case to reveal more about the true scale of surveillance of journalists by police & MI5 in Northern Ireland. “We need full transparency, genuine legal accountability, and a decisive end to unlawful spying on the media.” - Patrick Corrigan www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

‘I was treated as a suspect rather than a journalist’: PSNI and MI5 surveillance of reporter Vincent Kearney to be revealed in legal case

Investigatory Powers Tribunal to begin today

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BREAKING: Ban on Palestine Action unlawful A great result for freedom of expression in the UK. The arrest of peaceful protesters against Israel’s genocide in Gaza has been outrageous. Pending prosecutions in Northern Ireland should now be dropped. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live

Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge; home secretary ‘disappointed’ by ruling and says government will appeal

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An Óraid: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Dream - Gary Younge 7pm, Thurs 5 Feb - Coláiste Feirste, Belfast Details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-oraid-t...

An Óraid: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Dream

Award-winning journalist Gary Younge brings to life the fascinating chronicle behind MartinLuther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Donald Trump’s very own Black and Tans are out of control My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...

Almost 50 children referred to social services following NI race riots @ismiseliam.bsky.social Child criminal exploitation by racist thugs. To force other children from their homes through violence. The self-styled 'defenders of women and children'. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Almost 50 children referred to social services following NI race riots

Almost 50 children have been referred to social services by the PSNI after race riots in Northern Ireland over the last two years.

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JOB ALERT! If you want to strengthen human rights protections in Northern Ireland, come work with us (I'm on the Board) at the Human Rights Consortium in a new role of Human Rights Advocacy and Research Officer. Info: www.humanrightsconsortium.org/job-advertis...

Thanks to Frank Mitchell for having me on U105 to discuss the deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran, accompanied by a cynical shutdown of the internet. With a rising death toll, we need urgent global diplomatic action to defend the rights of ordinary Iranians. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

Iran: Deaths and injuries increase during renewed protest repression – Amnesty and Human Rights Watch findings

Hundreds of protesters arbitrarily arrested, including children as young as 14, during protest dispersals and nightly raids on homes

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Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence Amnesty International called 2025 a “shameful year” for NI: “Too many politicians have echoed anti-migrant misinformation, rather than stand with the victims of hate crimes.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence

After attacks on immigrants’ homes, groups patrol the streets to intimidate potential victims, who try to keep a low profile

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Clerical abuse is not historical. Recent revelations show safeguarding failures are still happening in Northern Ireland today. Children remain at risk. We are calling on FMdFM to act on recommendations in a report they commissioned: a public inquiry and safeguarding measures.

Write for Rights! Write a letter, change a life. Join Amnesty International for Write for Rights 🗓 Saturday 13 December 2025 ⏰ 10:00 - 14:00 📍 The MAC Info: www.nihrf.com/events/write...