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The Egyptian authorities have shifted their onslaught against media freedom to the digital sphere, blocking access to more than 40 news sites without justification in recent weeks, in an attempt to eliminate the country’s last remaining spaces for criticism and free expression, said Amnesty International. At least 63 websites have been blocked in total since …
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In this submission Amnesty International raises concerns that the Referendum Council process on constitutional reform was not fully inclusive of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community views. Amnesty International urged that the remainder of the process be meaningfully consultative and inclusive, so that the right to participate is upheld. Amnesty International recommends that any …
The Turkish prosecution’s decision to charge Taner Kiliç, the Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, with “membership of a terrorist organisation” is a mockery of justice, and highlights the devastating impact of the Turkish authorities’ crackdown following the failed coup attempt in July last year. Taner Kiliç became the latest victim of the government’s sweeping purge after …
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The expected battle involving Iraqi and US-led coalition forces against the Islamic State (ISIS) in west Mosul’s Old City poses a considerable threat to civilians and civilian objects, international humanitarian and human rights organisations say. All warring parties should cease using explosive weapons with wide area effects and inherently indiscriminate weapons in densely populated west …
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As the world marks the 50th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, as well as the Golan Heights, the Israeli authorities are reinvigorating their relentless expansion of settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), with devastating consequences for the human rights of Palestinians. Despite an international consensus that these …
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Between 23-26 May, over 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates met in Uluru for three days of discussion about constitutional reform, recognition and treaty, for the First Nations National Constitutional Convention. Background to the Uluru meeting There have been a number of processes on constitutional reform before this meeting including the Expert Panel, the …
The Australian Government and the international community must ban the import of all goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements and put an end to the multimillion dollar profits that have fuelled mass human rights violations against Palestinians. To mark the 50th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza …
Our work on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, albeit sometimes unpopular, drives home the complexities of a region that has been in conflict for at least half a century. Looking back into our digital archives shows hundreds of reports, urgent actions, press releases, public statements, positions, questions and answers, videos and stories. Each report …
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Hi, I’m Gabe Kavanagh and I’m excited to tell you about the progress we’ve made over the past 12 months towards our 2020 Vision. As you know, we’ve set ourselves a challenging and ambitious human rights agenda to achieve by 2020. In the current global climate we’re needed more than ever, and the progress we’re …
Singapore authorities must immediately revoke a new requirement that requires that entrances to a peaceful assembly are barricaded, and that people will be subjected to identity checks in order to enter. This restriction is another attempt by authorities to restrict and suppress peaceful activism in Singapore. On 30 May, organisers of Pink Dot – an …
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