Amnesty International condemns the jail sentences given to two pro-democracy lawmakers in Eswatini. The former MPs, Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube were arrested in July 2021. The US embassy also expresses concerns about the sentences. On Tuesday, Amnesty International condemned the jail sentences given to two pro-democracy lawmakers in Eswatini as an attempt to … Read more
Joe Biden accused of trading goals to ignore Vietnam & India’s rights. The White House issued a fact sheet during Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam. The White House also revealed Vietnam Airlines’ purchase. The White House issued a fact sheet during President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam, totaling more than 2,600 words. However, the section … Read more
Abortion is nearly completely prohibited in Poland. Offering assistance in abortion can now result in up to three years in prison. Justyna Wydrzynska is thought to be the first activist to be tried for assisting a pregnant woman. A Polish lady was sentenced to community service for illegally assisting another woman in having an abortion. … Read more
Peru is providing families who lost a relative during statewide protests with financial assistance. But Amnesty International has accused the government. Of denying responsibility for the killings. The government of Peru is providing families who lost a relative during statewide protests between December 8 and February 10 with almost $13,000 in financial assistance. According to … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his big-money move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr. Portugal superstar said he wanted to “be part of the success of the country”. He left Manchester United in November after a row with manager Erik ten Hag. After completing his high-paying transfer to Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to speak … Read more
Kuwait has executed seven people in a mass killing, the state-run media agency reported. This is the country’s first execution since 2017, despite clemency requests from human rights groups. Despite protests from Amnesty International, four Kuwaitis, a Pakistani, a Syrian, and an Ethiopian were executed by hanging. Kuwait has executed seven people in a mass … Read more
LONDON: Global human rights organization Amnesty International has expressed concern over the alleged torture on PTI leader Shahbaz Gill. In a tweet, Amnesty International South Asia said it is concerned about the allegations of torture being made by the lawyers of Shahbaz Gill. It called for an immediate, effective and impartial inquiry investigating these claims. … Read more
The head of Amnesty International’s Ukraine office has resigned. Oksana Pokalchuk accused the rights group of parroting Kremlin propaganda in a report critical of Ukraine’s military response to Russia’s incursion. She said she warned Amnesty’s leadership that the report was one-sided and neglected the Ukrainian stance. The chief of Amnesty International’s Ukraine office resigned, accusing … Read more
Dissident performance artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara is sentenced to five years in prison. Rapper Maykel Castillo gets nine years for contempt and assault. Both men have already been imprisoned for several months. Alcantara was named one of Time’s most influential people of 2021. A Cuban court sentenced dissident performance artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara … Read more
Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s manager, says he is “conscious of the critiques” about the club’s proposed third kit for next season. The shirt has been widely shared on social media. The green and white design have been chastised for its resemblance to the Saudi Arabia national team’s uniform. Amnesty International stated last week that Newcastle wearing … Read more
Fifa has been urged to establish a compensation fund of at least $440 million (£350 million) for migrant workers who have been subjected to “human rights abuses” during the World Cup preparations in Qatar. In a letter to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Amnesty International made the request. “The tournament cannot be really appreciated unless all … Read more
DUBAI – Civilian deaths and injuries in Yemen’s civil war have almost doubled since UN human rights monitors were controversially removed in October, a non-governmental organisation said on Thursday. The ejection of monitors had opened the door to “unchecked, horrific violations”, the Norwegian Refugee Council said, urging their reinstatement. It said 823 civilians were killed … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken likely to raise issues of human rights violation during his visit to India on Tuesday, agencies reported as saying on Monday. India has noteworthy track record of human rights issues including unlawful and arbitrary killings, extrajudicial killings, torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment especially in … Read more
Amnesty International has warned about massive civilian deaths over the United Arab Emirates UAE’s procurement of American weapons. According to the details, Amnesty International has demanded the US to drop plans for shelving the $23bn arms deal with UAE. Philippe Nassif, advocacy director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International USA, said … Read more
Amnesty International has announced that it has been forced to halt its India operations due to attacks from the Modi administration over-reporting on grave human rights in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the details, Amnesty International in its statement said the organization has been compelled to let go of staff in India and pause all … Read more
Amnesty International USA stated that every day, people are unnecessarily detained in the United States based solely on their immigration status which is needlessly and cruelly threatens public safety and health. Researcher for refugee and migrant rights at Amnesty International USA, Denise Bell said while reacting to reports that a person has died after contracting … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan held meetings with the US special envoy for Afghanistan, US senators and the Amnesty International secretary general Komi Naidoo, in New York. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad discussed various issues, including the Afghan peace process with the premier. In a meeting with Amnesty International Secretary General Kumi Naidoo, … Read more
