Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 4 min read
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Israel/OPT: Surge in unlawful killings highlights urgent need to end Israel's apartheid against Palestinians

In the latest incident, Palestinian journalist Shirin Abu Akleh was shot in the head while covering an Israeli military raid in the city of Jenin‘How many more [Palestinians] need to be... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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Queen's Speech: 'Systematic gutting' of key legal protections condemned

The UK Government announced a series of regressive measures in the Queen’s Speech today which Amnesty warned would make it harder for ordinary people to challenge unfair treatment and w... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 5 min read
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Ukraine: further evidence of Russian war crimes in Bucha and other towns - new report

On-the-ground investigation documents 22 cases of unlawful killing in Bucha and dozens of civilian deaths in airstrikes in Borodyanka Evidence includes highly specialised ammunition cas... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Amnesty International UK Media Awards 2022 - Winners Announced

Al Jazeera took home award for best investigationOutstanding Impact Award won by BBC for investigation into Russia’s Wagner groupThe winners of Amnesty International UK’s prestigious Me... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Greece: Acquittal of police officers in LGBTI activist killing 'beggars belief'

Zak Kostopoulos, queer activist and drag artist, was brutally beaten by two men after entering a jewellery shop in central AthensFootage showed police using unnecessary force to arrest... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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USA: Supreme Court abortion ruling would be 'massive blow' to gender rights

‘The United States is going back in time and putting the lives and freedom of millions at risk’ - Tarah Demant‘The fight against attempts to roll back abortion rights is one we know onl... Read More