Leftover of so-called “Islamic State caliphate” east of Raqqa – now deserted. Picture taken during a mission in Raqqa (July/August, 2017) by researchers of the Crisis Response Programme. (c) Amnesty International

Syria: ‘Deadly labyrinth’ traps civilians trying to flee Raqqa battle against Islamic State

A pro-democracy protester shouts during a rally outside government headquarters in Hong Kong

Freedom of expression, association and assembly Asia

Hong Kong: Water cannons pose real danger in hands of trigger happy police

9 August 2019 | 1:34 pm

Hong Kong police must exercise extreme caution in any deployment of water cannons in upcoming...

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A sculpture of a 45-caliber revolver with its barrel knotted outside the UN in New York, USA.

Human rights North America

Amnesty issues travel warning for the US due to rampant gun violence

8 August 2019 | 9:58 am

Amnesty International today issued a travel warning calling for possible travelers and visitors to...

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A child's hands on a fence

Community is Everything Australia

Independent expert: Minimum age of criminal responsibility should be at least 14

7 August 2019 | 4:28 pm

An independent report presented to the UN has recommended that the minimum age of criminal...

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Economic, social and cultural rights Global

Amnesty International votes to divest from fossil fuel companies

6 August 2019 | 10:56 am

Amnesty International will divest from fossil fuel companies in acknowledgement that investment in...

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Prison bars

Individuals at risk Middle East

Return Joseph Sarlak from detention in Qatar

5 August 2019 | 10:29 am

Amnesty International Australia calls On Government to help return seriously ill Australian citizen...

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People facing a wall on the Mexico Border

Refugee rights Central America

Mexico: concerns over death of migrant

2 August 2019 | 11:17 am

Death during police operation raises serious questions about worsening treatment of migrants The...

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