Two children were shot, one fatally, during a gunfight between armed groups and Indonesian security forces in Intan Jaya regency, Papua province Local residents told Amnesty International they believed shots came from nearby military command post Hundreds of residents fled to churches The Indonesian government should promptly, thoroughly, independently, transparently and effectively investigate the death …
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Covid-19: G20 leaders must not repeat their failure over equal access to vaccines
G20 leaders meeting in Rome must put aside greed and selfishness and ensure the fair global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, said Amnesty International ahead of this year’s G20 Summit in Rome, Italy, which takes place from 30-31 October.
Madagascar: Global leaders must act urgently to save lives and protect rights threatened by climate crisis
The global climate crisis has intensified a devastating drought in southern Madagascar, and Amnesty is calling on the international community to ramp up relief efforts.
US/UK: “Drop the charges, stop the extradition and free Julian Assange,” says Amnesty head
Ahead of an appeal hearing against the decision by a UK court not to extradite Julian Assange to the USA, Amnesty International’s Secretary General has called on US authorities to drop the charges against him and the UK authorities not to extradite him but release him immediately.
Amnesty International to close its Hong Kong offices
Amnesty International will close its two offices in Hong Kong by the end of the year, the organization announced today.
Sudan: Release prime minister and all those arbitrarily arrested
The Sudanese military leaders must immediately and unconditionally release Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all others who were arbitrarily detained this morning, Amnesty International said.
As cases of COVID-19 increases among refugees and asylum seekers, the Australian Government must do more to ensure their safety
The Australian Government must honour its duty of care to look after the welfare of asylum seekers and refugees.
Afghanistan: Few routes to safety for Afghans at risk of Taliban reprisals
Nearly two months since airlift operations in Afghanistan ended, those left behind face formidable obstacles to seeking safety outside the country, Amnesty International said today. In an advocacy briefing, the organization highlights how neighbouring countries have closed their borders to Afghans without travel documents, leaving many with no choice but to make irregular crossings. Instead …
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Bangladesh: Protection of Hindus and others must be ensured amid ongoing violence
Violent attacks on Hindu minority households and temples in Bangladesh have erupted during and after the Durga Puja, the country’s biggest Hindu festival.
Covid-19: Global attack on freedom of expression is having a dangerous impact on public health crisis
Attacks on freedom of expression by governments, combined with a flood of misinformation across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, have had a devastating impact on peoples’ ability to access accurate and timely information to help them cope with the burgeoning global health crisis, said Amnesty International today in a new report. Silenced and Misinformed: …