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Hong Kong government invokes colonial-era law to crack down on protests “It is thanks to the climate of fear Hong Kong authorities have created that protesters feel the need to wear masks in the first place” – Joshua Rosenzweig Responding to the announcement today that the Hong Kong government will ban face coverings at public …
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In response to the news that there has been four arrests for the murder of high-profile, Brazilian LGBTQI+ human rights defender Marielle Franco, Amnesty International Australia Campaigner Nikita White said: “The arrest of four people for the ruthless murder of Marielle Franco is a positive step towards justice for Marielle, her family and her community. …
Australia has been urged by a committee of international experts to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years of age.
Eyewitnesses report security forces ‘choking’ protesters with large amounts of tear gas, spraying hot water on crowds and firing live ammunition Many received shrapnel injuries, some consistent with police use of stun grenades Internet cut off, with one protester saying ‘We are cut off from the world. It’s just us and the forces here facing …
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Over the past 12 days the Egyptian authorities have launched the biggest crackdown under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s rule, rounding up more than 2,300 people, Amnesty International. There have been sweeping arrests of peaceful protesters, as well as more targeted arrests of human rights lawyers, journalists, political activists and politicians. At least 111 children have …
Amnesty International says that a Federal Human Rights Act is the answer to the religious freedom debate The proposed Bills are a radical solution that entrenches division and fear for generations, pitting the right to hold and manifest religious beliefs against other rights As the Bill progresses, amendments regarding healthcare, employment, conversion practices and protection …
In response to six staff members within Queensland’s Youth Justice Department being sacked amid dozens of cases of corruption, Amnesty International Australia is calling on the: Queensland Government to provide redress to the children and their families who have suffered; and for other states and territories to ensure that youth prisons are appropriately monitored and …
Teenager in critical condition in hospital after being shot in chest Amnesty calling for urgent and independent investigation In response to the shooting of a protester by police in Hong Kong today during demonstrations marking China’s National Day, Man-Kei Tam, Director of Amnesty International Hong Kong, said: “The shooting of a protester marks an alarming …
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Hajar Raissouni jailed for a year, along with her fiancé, while medical staff also jailed Raissouni, who has previously criticised the authorities, says case against her is politically-motivated Responding to news that the Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni has been sentenced to one year in prison after being convicted of having an abortion, Amnesty International Australia …
Responding to yesterday’s clashes in Papua, that led to the deaths of dozens of people, Amnesty International Indonesia’s Executive Director Usman Hamid said: “This is one of the bloodiest days in the past 20 years in Papua, claiming at least 24 lives within 24 hours.” “This is one of the bloodiest days in the past …
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