Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Turkey: Council of Europe's infringement proceedings sends 'crystal clear' message to release Osman Kavala

Osman has been arbitrarily detained in Istanbul’s high security Silivri prison for more than four yearsTrumped up charges against Osman related to Gezi Park protests and the 2016 attemp... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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China: WTA’s decision must result in an immediate and effective investigation into sexual violence

Responding to the Women’s Tennis Association’s decision to halt all competitions in China, Doriane Lau, Amnesty International’s China researcher said:“Amnesty International shares the W... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Saudi Arabia: Grand Prix must not deflect attention from dismal human rights record

At least 39 people currently jailed for their peaceful criticism of the authoritiesExecutions ramped up since G20 last year‘The Saudi Arabia authorities need to realise that the best PR... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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Nigeria: 'horrifying' escalation of attacks and abductions of schoolchildren

More than 61 children still in captivity months after mass abduction by banditsMore than 780 children abducted for ransom this yearMany schools have been shut down indefinitely because... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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Greece: Illegal detention of asylum seekers in new EU-funded camp is 'gross abuse'

Many in camps forced to live in containers, unable to leave the facility and deprived of financial assistance and foodPeople seeking asylum who are being held in a new EU-funded refugee... Read More
Amnesty International UK
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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EU: New asylum proposals threaten to ‘throw out the rule book’ on human rights

European Commission proposals would allow some countries to hold asylum-seekers and migrants at the border for 16 weeks with minimal safeguardsAt least 10 people, including a one-year-o... Read More