“If the question of torture and other ill-treatment is not of general public importance, what is?” said Massimo Moratti, Amnesty International’s Deputy Research Director for Europe.
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3 ways you can fight for a free press today
Free press allows journalists and reporters to shine a light on human rights abuses and pressure governments to respect international law.
Belarus: Blocking leading online media outlet is a brazen attack on freedom of expression
Reacting to the news that TUT.by, one of Belarus’ leading independent online media outlets, was blocked today by the country’s Ministry of Information, Amnesty International’s Senior Campaigner on Belarus, Aisha Jung, said: “This is a cowardly step taken by a government which fears truth and resorts to brutal measures to suppress human rights. It must …
UK: Assange extradition hearing will be a key test for UK and US justice
US authorities must drop all charges against Julian Assange relating to his publishing activities, and UK authorities must reject the related US extradition request, said Amnesty International today. Julian Assange’s extradition hearing resumes today and is expected to last several weeks. The hearing will decide on the Trump administration’s request for Julian Assange’s extradition to …
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Israel: Plans to shut down Al Jazeera an attack on media freedom
In response to the announcement by Israel’s communications minister, Ayoub Kara, that the Israeli government has decided to close Al Jazeera’ s office in Jerusalem and take the channel off air, Amnesty International’s Deputy Middle East and North Africa Director, Magdalena Mughrabi said: “This is a brazen attack on media freedom in Israel and the …
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