Activists protest torture at Alcatraz Prison museum in San Francisco during a Write for Rights event © William Butkus

Major Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees

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Freedom of expression, association and assembly Australia

Espionage & Foreign Interference Bill could damage Australian civil society

26 June 2018 | 12:45 pm

On today’s commencement of debate in the House of Representatives on both the National Security...

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Refugee rights Middle East

Jordan: Syrian refugees must not be abandoned

26 June 2018 | 8:15 am

Responding to the news that the Jordanian government has said it will not accept any more refugees...

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Refugee rights Australia

Albury Council passes motion supporting community sponsorship for refugees

25 June 2018 | 6:22 pm

Albury Council today marked a significant milestone in Australia’s response to the global refugee...

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Human rights Global

An open letter to Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN

24 June 2018 | 11:26 am

Dear Ambassador Haley, We write in response to your letter of 20 June 2018, in which you suggest...

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Loujain al-Hathloul smiling into the camera. She is wearing a white top and a necklace and the background behind her is blue

Activism Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Women now allowed to drive, but more reforms must follow

24 June 2018 | 10:18 am

Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow women to drive is welcome but must now be followed by more...

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People hold carnations in front of riot police during clashes in Turkey

Freedom of expression, association and assembly Europe

Turkey: Elections come after two years of human rights crackdown

23 June 2018 | 8:56 am

Ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey, Amnesty International has...

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