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This ethnic Kazakh journalist and artist is detained in China for speaking out
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Anas al-Beltagy is being held in incommunicado in the Badr Prison Complex, and is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment. Concerns for his wellbeing have mounted amid reports from the Badr Prison about prisoner protesting their conditions.
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Amnesty and have uncovered evidence of torture and other ill-treatment of people suspected of stealing in earthquake-hit areas of Türkiye by some police and gendarmerie. Turkish authorities must investigate all allegations and bring those responsible to justice.
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Israeli security forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque and attacked Palestinian worshippers.
Until apartheid is dismantled Palestinians will continue to face violence and oppression.
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Two Iranian women were attacked with yogurt for being unveiled in public
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Iranian authorities are subjecting Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele to torture and other ill-treatment. On Jan. 10, 2023, Iranian state media announced that he was sentenced to 40 years in prison and 74 lashes.
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Join us for vigils in front of NYPL at 5 pm the 1st Wednesday of every month until we see #CloseGuantanamo.
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Saw @SenSchumer heading into the NYPL just five minutes before this vigil started. Next time, stop by, join in. Tell President Biden to close Guantanamo. @amnestyusa
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A 15-year-old girl is being held in pre-trial detention in Thailand after her participation in a peaceful protest. The authorities continue to target children as they use the law on lése-majesté to suppress peaceful dissent.
Peaceful protest is a human right.
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People seeking safety are facing...
➡️ discrimination
➡️ violence
➡️ cruel immigration laws
➡️ drowning
➡️ death
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A message from the leadership of Amnesty International in the Americas to the Peruvian State :
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A women's radio station in Afghanistan has been banned for playing music. This is part of the Taliban's systemic repression of women and girls.
Women's rights are human rights 🎙️
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We demand more action on this epidemic of gun violence.
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BREAKING: 53 Groups urge passage of senate 502B resolution on Saudi Arabia
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Their actions are truly inspiring ❤️
People have the power to fight for climate action 🌍
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Women in Iran are going out in public unveiled as a form of protest for their rights ✊
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From targeted surveillance to internet shutdowns, governments around the world have made it increasingly difficult for people to exercise their right to protest. Our latest annual report makes one thing very clear: we need to #ProtectTheProtest.
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Truth. Justice. Reparations. US humanitarian and development funding for the Ukrainian people helps save lives and advances human rights — but some in Congress want to cut it. This is unconscionable.
Take action >>> act.amnestyusa.org/page/120286/ac
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Members of the Board, including Secretary General , recently came together to support the people in Sri Lanka.
Join us in solidarity and snap a selfie with our billboards, post on social media and tag and we will repost! #ProtectTheProtest
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We’re standing with the people of #SriLanka in our call on and to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act and ensure any new legislation respects international human rights. #ProtectTheProtest
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A reminder on International Transgender Day of Visibility:
💙 Trans rights are human rights
💗 Trans rights are human rights
🤍 Trans rights are human rights
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Wealthy states cannot let the world's poorest pay the biggest price for climate change.
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The #DeathPenalty is a human rights violation. ’s Interfaith Action to End the Death Penalty starts 4/4.
Hear from Amnesty experts and faith leaders from , , , , & the Navajo Nation! bit.ly/interfaithendD
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This is why the US military needs to re-investigate past strikes where and others have documented civilian harm. Survivors need accountability and assistance.
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Dutch government releases data on US-directed air strike that killed civilians in 2017. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in 2017 falsely concluded the strike resulted in no civilian harm. nrc.nl/nieuws/2023/03
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The EU must acknowledge the reality of the Israeli government's apartheid.
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Women's rights are human rights!
Women's rights are human rights!
Women's rights are human rights!
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Appreciated speaking w @MFA_SriLanka’s Ali Sabry on US support for ongoing reforms as part of the IMF package. Also discussed promotion of good governance and engaging stakeholders on changes to anti-terrorism laws that align with int’l standards.
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TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the others... the best way to ensure these platforms are safe for people to use is for states to meaningfully regulate the big tech sector.
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Governments have a shared responsibility to protect the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
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. has engaged in double standards that have done untold damage. Those practices must end. Read 's op ed in
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A new 'anti-homosexuality' bill in Uganda would punish same-sex activity with up to 10 years behind bars. President Yoweri must urgently veto this legislation. LGBTI rights are human rights.
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. has engaged in double standards that have done untold damage. Those practices must end. Read 's op ed in
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Use of unlawful force. Lethal weapons. Arbitrary arrests.
Governments around the world have used aggression and violence against peaceful protesters to silence those fighting for their rights. But protesters continue to bravely exercise their rights.
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Afghanistan is the only country worldwide where girls are banned from secondary education.
The Taliban must allow girls to return to school.
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⏱️ When will Congress take a stand?
⏱️ When will leaders put people over profit?
⏱️ We demand more action on this epidemic of gun violence.
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