Amnesty International
- Middle East
UAE arrests 6,000 visa violators after amnesty period ends
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities launched an intense visa violator enforcement operation following a four-month amnesty period conclusion which led mass arrest of over 6,000 individuals across the country. The arrested…
- Middle East
Amnesty International supends Israel branch over anti-Palestinian racism
In an unprecedented decision, Amnesty International (AI) has suspended its Israel branch for two years, citing anti-Palestinian racism. AI interim chair Tiumalu Lauvale Peter Fa’afiu, quoted by The Jerusalem Post, said, “We…
- World
Global human rights facing most serious threats in decades: Amnesty
London: Human rights worldwide are facing their most serious threats in decades, the London-based advocacy group Amnesty International said in its annual report on Wednesday. The organisation highlighted the conflicts in Gaza…
- Middle East
Amnesty calls on Israel to return body of Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah
The human rights organization Amnesty International has called on Israel to return the body of Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah, who died on Sunday, April 7, in the Israeli custody. 62-year-old Daqqah died…
- India
‘Bulldozer justice’ on Muslims’ homes, businesses in India cruel: Amnesty
New Delhi: Human rights organisation Amnesty International on Wednesday said the widespread “unlawful demolitions” of Muslims’ homes, businesses, and places of worship through the use of JCB bulldozers and other machines must…
- Middle East
Amnesty urges Kuwait to drop charges against Bidun activist
Amnesty International has urged Kuwait to drop charges against Bidun activist Mohammad Al-Bargash, who is being prosecuted for speaking about the human rights of the country’s stateless Bidun population. On September 3,…
- Middle East
Ceasefire in Gaza now: Amnesty International calls upon EU leaders
Renowned human rights body Amnesty International has urged the European Union leaders to call for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians in Palestine’s Gaza. In a statement ahead of the European Union…
- India
India must stop harassing activists, say advocacy groups amid FATF review
The Indian government misused rules that prevent terrorist financing to stifle freedom of expression, alleged Amnesty International, Charity & Security Network (C&SN), and Human Rights Watch (HRW). The renowned human rights bodies…
- Middle East
Saudi investigates Nepali migrants exploitation at Amazon warehouses
Riyadh: The authorities in Saudi Arabia announced they have started investigating reports of the suffering of Nepali migrants working in Amazon warehouses in the Kingdom, AFP reported. The announcement was made after…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executed 100 people since Jan 2023
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed at least 100 people since the beginning of 2023, according to a report by Amnesty International. Amnesty International described it as a “relentless…
- India
India, US should address human rights concerns during PM Modi’s visit: Amnesty
Amnesty International, the international human rights organisation on Tuesday demanded that the governments of the United States and India should address human rights concerns in both nations during the meeting between Prime…
- Middle East
Saudi, Iran & Egypt carried out 90% of executions in the world in 2022
The pace of executions has increased dramatically in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt by 90 per cent in 2022, according to a report by Amnesty International. In its annual report, issued on…
- India
Karnataka HC quashes ED’s order freezing bank accounts of Amnesty International
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has quashed a 2018 Enforcement Directorate order of freezing the bank accounts of Amnesty International India Private Limited. The petition filed by Amnesty International in 2018 was…
- Middle East
Child detainees in Iran suffer sexual violence, electric shocks: Amnesty
Tehran: Citing a report by rights group Amnesty International, CNN reported that child detainees in Iran face severe torture and sexual violence, flogging and electric shocks by authorities in the country. The…
- Bangalore
Karnataka HC quashes 2018 ED notice to block Amnesty India’s bank account
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a notice issued by the Enforcement Directorate in 2018 under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the Information Technology Act for the blocking of Amnesty…
