Nine former members of government security forces extrajudicially executed after surrendering. Victims included a 17-year-old girl who was caught in crossfire.
Tag Archives: Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Taliban wasting no time in stamping out human rights
The Taliban are steadily dismantling the human rights gains of the last twenty years, said Amnesty International, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in a new briefing published today, which documents the group’s wide-ranging crackdown since their seizure of Kabul little more than five weeks ago.
Activist Resources: Act for Afghanistan
Between 27 September and 1 October, Action for Afghanistan and members of the Australian-Afghanistan community, are holding a week of action to pressure the Australian government to provide safe passage for people fleeing Afghanistan. In the month since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan the Australian government has only offered 3,000 places in the humanitarian …
Afghanistan: Continued presence of UN mission essential to monitor and report on abuses
The UN must extend its mission in Afghanistan to monitor, investigate and report on human rights on the ground.
Inclusive Language & Events Guide
Why do we need an Inclusive Language Guide? Amnesty International Australia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, representative and culturally competent movement. AIA wants to ensure that all our employees, volunteers and activists feel respected and valued and that our movement is respectful and inclusive when conducting its work. One of the ways we …
Afghanistan: Suppression of protests at odds with Taliban’s claims on human rights
Responding to widespread reports that the Taliban are using unlawful force against peaceful protesters and journalists at gatherings across Afghanistan, including using gunfire to disperse crowds and cables to lash protesters, Samira Hamidi, Amnesty International’s South Asia Campaigner, said: “The Taliban have repeatedly insisted that they will respect human rights, yet these claims are completely at …
5 actions you can take for journalists today
Journalists, media professionals and activists face danger everyday for holding the powerful to account for human rights abuses around the world. Here are 5 actions you can take right now to defend the rights of journalists and media professionals.
More than 30,000 Australians demand the Government do more to help those still trapped in Afghanistan
More than 30,000 people have signed an Amnesty International petition since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan two weeks ago, asking the Australian Government to increase the humanitarian intake to at least 20,000, fast track visas and ensure the borders of neighbouring countries remain open for those trying to flee. With US troops set to …
Afghanistan Crisis: It’s time for Australia to step up, not step down
Australia must redouble resettlement efforts for Afghanistan or risk an unforgivable betrayal.
Following the devastating events in Kabul, Australia must redouble resettlement efforts or risk an unforgivable betrayal
Following the explosions in Kabul overnight and the subsequent decision by the Australian Government to cease all military efforts to evacuate remaining Australian citizens and visa holders, Amnesty International Australia National Director Sam Klintworth said: “These latest devastating developments in Kabul make it more critical than ever that the Australian Government step up its efforts …