The mandatory use of the CBP One mobile application as the sole means of seeking asylum in the United States is a clear violation of international human rights and refugee law, said Amnesty International in a new report published today. The report, USA: CBP One – A blessing or a trap?, documents...

FIFA should immediately publish and act on a review it received five months ago assessing its human rights responsibilities towards workers harmed delivering the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar, Amnesty International said today. Amnesty International understands that an independent review, which was...

Following the atrocious murder of three national law enforcement (Carabineros) officers on 27 April, Amnesty International has sent an open letter to Chilean Attorney General Ángel Valencia calling attention to possible interference with the independence of prosecutors Xavier Armendáriz and Ximena...

Have you ever wondered about the critical role of police during protests? Are you curious about the rules governing the use of force and firearms by police officials? Interested in understanding under what circumstances police may carry out an arrest? Would you like to understand the impact of...

Responding to Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal approving a government bid to ban the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong”, Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said: “The Hong Kong government’s campaign to ban a song is as ludicrous as it is dangerous. Banning ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ not only...

The Write for Rights campaign was back again for its 23rd edition in 2023, working hard to bring positive change in the lives of eleven individuals at risk, and their families and communities. At least 5,828,323 actions were taken worldwide. This report provides information on the campaigning done...

The 80 undersigned human rights organizations reiterate their call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release prominent political activist and former spokesperson of the April 6 Youth Movement, Mohamed Adel, amid mounting concern over his cruel and inhuman detention...

On 5 April, the Zimbabwean authorities dropped the charges of “malicious damage to property” against University of Zimbabwe students, Benjamin Watadza, Emmanuel Sitima, Comfort Mpofu, Lionel Madamombe, Darlington Chigwena and Gamuchirai Chaburumunda. The students were arbitrarily detained and...

On 16 April 2024, the Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Cassation confirmed the indictment of ex-justice minister and senior Ennahdha leader Noureddine Bhiri who will now face trial on charges of “trying to change the form of the government.” He will be tried under Article 72 of the penal...

This report examines the human rights issues associated with the right to seek international protection in the United States, particularly the use of the CBP One mobile application. On 11 May 2023, the Biden Administration introduced the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Final Rule (also known as...

Despite having an injunction preventing the Mechanism for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists from withdrawing the surveillance detail that guarantees his integrity, journalist Alberto Amaro warns: “I continue to face obstacles in my quest for safety. Despite the difficulties I...

Following the suspension of the hearing scheduled for today, 6 May, and the resulting further delay in the start of the criminal trial against former prosecutor Virginia Laparra Rivas, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, said: “Virginia Laparra has been defending herself in this...