Following the announced dissolution of South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, a decisive step towards the country’s first-ever elections scheduled for 22 December, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ahead of these long-awaited and historic elections, South Sudanese authorities must ensure that a conducive environment exists for […] The post South Sudan: Authorities must protect civic space ahead of scheduled national elections appeared first on Amnesty International.

Authorities in Morocco operate an expansive and vast surveillance apparatus that combines digital and analogue tools to track, monitor and ultimately silence journalists, activists and other critical voices, Amnesty International said in a new report.  We start with the verdict: Inside Morocco’s surveillance machine reveals how Moroccan authorities use unlawful surveillance to target human rights […] The post Morocco: Whistleblower reveals how authorities used a web of surveillance to silence journalists and activists  appeared first on Amnesty International.

Ahead of the opening matches of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League group phase where Austria, Ireland and Kosovo will play against Israel during the 24 September – 6 October international window, Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Europe said:  “It’s unconscionable that the Israel men’s football team will participate in the UEFA Nations […] The post Europe: Israel’s participation in the UEFA Nations League is a betrayal of Palestinians, football’s own rules and human rights appeared first on Amnesty International.

In response to the attack reportedly carried out on 28 September by members of the armed gang Kokorat San Ras in Gros-Morne, Artibonite department, in which at least 11 people were killed and several others injured according to available information, Ana Piquer, Amnesty International’s Americas Director, said: “Once again, a Haitian community is mourning after […] The post Haiti: Attack in Artibonite underscores the urgent need to turn international commitments into effective protection  appeared first on Amnesty International.

On 13 September, I woke in southwest Türkiye to news of a large-scale operation targeting LGBTI organizations and human rights defenders across the country. Since then, police have arrested at least 116 people across 15 provinces following raids on homes, venues and the offices of LGBTI rights organizations. At least 83 people have been placed […] The post Türkiye’s crackdown on LGBTI groups and activists is part of an escalating rights crisis   appeared first on Amnesty International.

Responding to the arbitrary detention of members of former prime minister Imran Khan’s family, including his three sisters, as well as activists from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ahead of the party’s planned protests and march on 27 September , Babu Ram Pant, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, said:  “The targeting of Imran Khan’s family […] The post Pakistan: Arbitrary detention of Imran Khan’s family and party activists a flagrant violation of human rights  appeared first on Amnesty International.

Since the last time I spoke with you, the situation has gotten worse. I have a lack of funds that is linked to many things [including] because I was beaten in the mine shaft. Because of the bad conditions [at the mine] I can’t work every day. I now work four times a week. I […] The post An artisanal miner on torture and ill treatment by Rwanda Backed M23 fighters appeared first on Amnesty International.

In a joint statement published today, a group of 21 civil society organizations, including Amnesty International, call for the renewal of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) and address key questions regarding this special UN mechanism, including what the FFM is and why must it be maintained at least until 2028; how the FFM is complementary […] The post Venezuela: Civil Society Organizations call for a renewal of crucial Un Fact-Finding Mission appeared first on Amnesty International.

Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) fighters have committed horrific human rights abuses against artisanal miners in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while facilitating the trafficking of gold and coltan to neighbouring Rwanda with the help of Rwandan authorities, Amnesty International said in a new briefing. “DRC: We didn’t come to play: M23 abuses at […] The post DRC: M23 fighters abused miners and trafficked gold and coltan to Rwanda appeared first on Amnesty International.

Members of Mali’s armed forces working together with personnel from the Wagner Group committed war crimes, including the murder and torture of civilians, during joint operations between 2023 and 2025, Amnesty International said in a new report. ‘No one is spared’: War crimes committed by the Malian army and foreign allied forces along the Mauritanian […] The post Mali: Damning evidence of war crimes by state armed forces and Wagner Group personnel – new report appeared first on Amnesty International.

As human rights defender Ruth López spends her second birthday behind bars, Amnesty International reiterates its request to the Salvadoran authorities to conduct a humanitarian visit and calls for her immediate and unconditional release. On 1 August 2026, Amnesty International sent formal communications to the Attorney General, the Minister of Justice and Public Security, the […] The post El Salvador: Authorities remain silent over request for humanitarian visit to Ruth López appeared first on Amnesty International.

Reacting to reports that imprisoned Azerbaijani researcher and peace activist Bahruz Samadov harmed himself during a Supreme Court hearing on 25 September, Natalia Nozadze, Amnesty International’s South Caucasus Researcher, said: “Azerbaijani authorities are obliged to protect and fulfil Bahruz Samadov’s right to health while he remains unjustly imprisoned. While they continue to deny him access […] The post Azerbaijan: Authorities must immediately release activist Bahruz Samadov who cut himself during latest court appearance appeared first on Amnesty International.

As the group phase of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League kicked off tonight, during the Austria vs Israel football match in Linz, Amnesty International Austria displayed a  banner inside the stadium saying: “END GENOCIDE”.  Amnesty International is calling on UEFA and FIFA to suspend the Israel Football Association (IFA), due to clear evidence that […] The post Austria: “End Genocide” protest at UEFA Nations League Israel game  appeared first on Amnesty International.

One year ago on 25 September 2025, the Huthi de facto authorities in Sana’a arbitrarily detained prominent lawyer and human rights defender Abdul Majid Sabra. In response, Diala Haidar, Amnesty International’s Yemen Researcher, said:  “Abdul Majid Sabra, a lawyer who dedicated his career to defending those detained based on the peaceful exercise of their human […] The post Yemen: One year on, Huthis must release arbitrarily detained lawyer Abdul Majid Sabra appeared first on Amnesty International.

Dans un nouveau rapport publié le 24 septembre 2026, Amnesty International recense les violations généralisées des droits humains commises par le Service de contrôle de l’immigration et des douanes (ICE), le Service des douanes et de la protection des frontières (CBP) et d’autres agences fédérales des États-Unis lors d’opérations de contrôle de l’immigration, militarisées et de […] The post États-Unis. Amnesty International demande la suppression de l’ICE après avoir établi les violations généralisées des droits humains lors des opérations anti-immigration appeared first on Amnesty International.

Reacting to the Central Bank of Ireland’s confirmation that on the expiry of the Israel Bonds’ prospectus their sale in Europe has ended Stephen Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Europe Director, said:  “This outcome is a testament to the indefatigable campaigners who protested outside the Central Bank for more than a year, supported by the Parliamentarians who […] The post Ireland: Sale of Israel Bonds finally ends in Europe  appeared first on Amnesty International.

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard will be in New York City for the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly from September 22 to 26 and available for interviews. She will be meeting with senior UN figures and focusing her visit on the following issues: “The United Nations is at one of its most […] The post Global: Amid mounting threats, the UN’s next Secretary-General must be a staunch defender of international law appeared first on Amnesty International.

Reacting to the re-arrest of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha just hours after they had been granted bail by the Supreme Court yesterday, Babu Ram Pant, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, said: “Imaan and Hadi’s re-arrest dispels any pretence that the charges against them are anything other than […] The post Pakistan: Re-arrest of Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha is a terrible injustice appeared first on Amnesty International.

Ahead of planned demonstrations marking one year since mass anti-corruption protests took place in the Philippines on 21 September 2025, Ritz Lee Santos III, Executive Director of Amnesty International Philippines, said: “As people prepare to take to the streets once more to demand accountability for corruption, Philippine authorities must ensure the right to peaceful assembly […] The post Philippines: Authorities must ensure right to protest as fresh anti-corruption demonstrations planned appeared first on Amnesty International.

The Trump administration’s escalating campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) is reaching far beyond the judges, prosecutors, and human rights groups it has sanctioned, chilling civil society engagement with the Court and undermining victims’ access to justice, Amnesty International, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), and 36 other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) said […] The post 38 Global Civil Society Organizations file joint brief in US lawsuit challenging legality of Trump’s ICC sanctions appeared first on Amnesty International.

On 24 June 2026, two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck northern Venezuela, causing one of the country’s most serious disasters in recent decades. According to official figures, 6,509 people were killed and 60,785 affected homes were assessed, of which 11,001 were classified as high risk. “Three months after these events, there remains […] The post Venezuela: Three months after the two earthquakes, a human rights-centred response remains absent   appeared first on Amnesty International.

Responding to the US State Department’s announcement in a statement yesterday that it has, for the second consecutive year, barred the high-level delegation of the State of Palestine, including Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, from attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns, Erika Guevara Rosas […] The post US State Department must reverse decision to ban Palestine delegation from attending UNGA session in New York  appeared first on Amnesty International.

One year after the publication of the report “It was the military. I Saw Them“, which documented the enforced disappearance of 10 people from the Ecuadorian coast, including six minors, in the context of President Daniel Noboa’s so-called Phoenix Plan, there have been some important developments. Nevertheless, the lack of cooperation by the Armed Forces […] The post Ecuador: Militarization Continues and the Armed Forces Still Refuse to Cooperate   appeared first on Amnesty International.

Following the announced dissolution of South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, a decisive step towards the country’s first-ever elections scheduled for 22 December, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ahead of these long-awaited and historic elections, South Sudanese authorities must ensure that a conducive environment exists for […] The post South Sudan: Authorities must protect civic space ahead of scheduled national elections appeared first on Amnesty International.

As human rights defender Ruth López spends her second birthday behind bars, Amnesty International reiterates its request to the Salvadoran authorities to conduct a humanitarian visit and calls for her immediate and unconditional release. On 1 August 2026, Amnesty International sent formal communications to the Attorney General, the Minister of Justice and Public Security, the […] The post El Salvador: Authorities remain silent over request for humanitarian visit to Ruth López appeared first on Amnesty International.

Ahead of the opening matches of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League group phase where Austria, Ireland and Kosovo will play against Israel during the 24 September – 6 October international window, Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Europe said:  “It’s unconscionable that the Israel men’s football team will participate in the UEFA Nations […] The post Europe: Israel’s participation in the UEFA Nations League is a betrayal of Palestinians, football’s own rules and human rights appeared first on Amnesty International.

Our protest is directed against many governments and sporting authorities that know exactly what is happening to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and still do nothing to stand against Israel’s genocide,” said Alexander Weihrauch, Campaigner at Amnesty International Austria. Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, its system of apartheid against all Palestinians, including the ethnic cleansing in Area C of the West Bank and its unlawful occupation of the whole OPT must not disappear from public attention. These violations of Palestinians’ rights must end, Israel must be held accountable. #endgenocide #fifa #uefa

Women Human Right Defenders (WHRDs) from around the world will be gathering in Geneva from 21 to 25 September, to learn about the UN Human Rights Council, advocate for their rights and amplify their own stories. The week-long training, known as the Women Human Rights Advocacy Week, is co-organized by nine human rights organizations including […] The post Global: Women Human Rights Defenders take their fight to the UN during week-long advocacy meeting appeared first on Amnesty International.

Reacting to reports that imprisoned Azerbaijani researcher and peace activist Bahruz Samadov harmed himself during a Supreme Court hearing on 25 September, Natalia Nozadze, Amnesty International’s South Caucasus Researcher, said: “Azerbaijani authorities are obliged to protect and fulfil Bahruz Samadov’s right to health while he remains unjustly imprisoned. While they continue to deny him access […] The post Azerbaijan: Authorities must immediately release activist Bahruz Samadov who cut himself during latest court appearance appeared first on Amnesty International.

On 13 September, I woke in southwest Türkiye to news of a large-scale operation targeting LGBTI organizations and human rights defenders across the country. Since then, police have arrested at least 116 people across 15 provinces following raids on homes, venues and the offices of LGBTI rights organizations. At least 83 people have been placed […] The post Türkiye’s crackdown on LGBTI groups and activists is part of an escalating rights crisis   appeared first on Amnesty International.

As the group phase of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League kicked off tonight, during the Austria vs Israel football match in Linz, Amnesty International Austria displayed a  banner inside the stadium saying: “END GENOCIDE”.  Amnesty International is calling on UEFA and FIFA to suspend the Israel Football Association (IFA), due to clear evidence that […] The post Austria: “End Genocide” protest at UEFA Nations League Israel game  appeared first on Amnesty International.

Reacting to the convictions for war crimes of Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi by the Kosovo Specialist Chamber, Esther Major, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, said:  “These convictions give hope to thousands of victims of the Kosovo war who have waited for more than two decades to get justice for the […] The post Kosovo: War crimes convictions of former president ‘shows senior officials are not above the law’  appeared first on Amnesty International.

In a landmark new report marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the Woman Life Freedom uprising, Amnesty International warns that those responsible for crimes against humanity committed to brutally crush nationwide protests in 2022 continue to control Iran’s deadly state machinery of repression today.   The report, Architects of Atrocities: State Machinery Orchestrating Crimes Against […] The post Iran: Architects of crimes against humanity to suppress protests must face international justice to deter further massacres appeared first on Amnesty International.

Responding to the arbitrary detention of members of former prime minister Imran Khan’s family, including his three sisters, as well as activists from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ahead of the party’s planned protests and march on 27 September , Babu Ram Pant, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, said:  “The targeting of Imran Khan’s family […] The post Pakistan: Arbitrary detention of Imran Khan’s family and party activists a flagrant violation of human rights  appeared first on Amnesty International.

One year ago on 25 September 2025, the Huthi de facto authorities in Sana’a arbitrarily detained prominent lawyer and human rights defender Abdul Majid Sabra. In response, Diala Haidar, Amnesty International’s Yemen Researcher, said:  “Abdul Majid Sabra, a lawyer who dedicated his career to defending those detained based on the peaceful exercise of their human […] The post Yemen: One year on, Huthis must release arbitrarily detained lawyer Abdul Majid Sabra appeared first on Amnesty International.

Dans un nouveau rapport publié le 24 septembre 2026, Amnesty International recense les violations généralisées des droits humains commises par le Service de contrôle de l’immigration et des douanes (ICE), le Service des douanes et de la protection des frontières (CBP) et d’autres agences fédérales des États-Unis lors d’opérations de contrôle de l’immigration, militarisées et de […] The post États-Unis. Amnesty International demande la suppression de l’ICE après avoir établi les violations généralisées des droits humains lors des opérations anti-immigration appeared first on Amnesty International.

Since the last time I spoke with you, the situation has gotten worse. I have a lack of funds that is linked to many things [including] because I was beaten in the mine shaft. Because of the bad conditions [at the mine] I can’t work every day. I now work four times a week. I […] The post An artisanal miner on torture and ill treatment by Rwanda Backed M23 fighters appeared first on Amnesty International.

In a joint statement published today, a group of 21 civil society organizations, including Amnesty International, call for the renewal of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) and address key questions regarding this special UN mechanism, including what the FFM is and why must it be maintained at least until 2028; how the FFM is complementary […] The post Venezuela: Civil Society Organizations call for a renewal of crucial Un Fact-Finding Mission appeared first on Amnesty International.

Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) fighters have committed horrific human rights abuses against artisanal miners in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while facilitating the trafficking of gold and coltan to neighbouring Rwanda with the help of Rwandan authorities, Amnesty International said in a new briefing. “DRC: We didn’t come to play: M23 abuses at […] The post DRC: M23 fighters abused miners and trafficked gold and coltan to Rwanda appeared first on Amnesty International.

Turkish authorities must end the escalating crackdown on LGBTI rights groups, immediately release detained activists, and stop the targeting and stigmatization of LGBTI people and their advocates, Amnesty International said as a nationwide crackdown enters its fourth day.  Since Sunday, police have arrested more than 60 people across 15 provinces following raids on LGBTI rights organizations. […] The post Türkiye: Authorities must end escalating crackdown on LGBTI rights groups and immediately release detained activists appeared first on Amnesty International.

Last year’s “State of the European Union” speech made headlines when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finally proposed suspending the trade part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and sanctioning Israeli ministers and settlers. One year on, almost none of those measures have been adopted, and as more and more EU countries and allies […] The post Von der Leyen’s failures on Israel must end, starting with a settlement trade ban appeared first on Amnesty International.

Reacting to the Central Bank of Ireland’s confirmation that on the expiry of the Israel Bonds’ prospectus their sale in Europe has ended Stephen Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Europe Director, said:  “This outcome is a testament to the indefatigable campaigners who protested outside the Central Bank for more than a year, supported by the Parliamentarians who […] The post Ireland: Sale of Israel Bonds finally ends in Europe  appeared first on Amnesty International.

Algeria’s authorities must immediately abandon any plans to expand the scope of the death penalty or resume executions after more than three decades without carrying one out, said Amnesty International as the government examines amendments to the penal code that would broaden the use of the death penalty. The organization calls on Algeria’s authorities to immediately establish an official moratorium as a first step […] The post Algeria: Threats to resume executions after 30 years severe blow to human rights appeared first on Amnesty International.

The Trump administration’s escalating campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) is reaching far beyond the judges, prosecutors, and human rights groups it has sanctioned, chilling civil society engagement with the Court and undermining victims’ access to justice, Amnesty International, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), and 36 other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) said […] The post 38 Global Civil Society Organizations file joint brief in US lawsuit challenging legality of Trump’s ICC sanctions appeared first on Amnesty International.

On 24 June 2026, two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck northern Venezuela, causing one of the country’s most serious disasters in recent decades. According to official figures, 6,509 people were killed and 60,785 affected homes were assessed, of which 11,001 were classified as high risk. “Three months after these events, there remains […] The post Venezuela: Three months after the two earthquakes, a human rights-centred response remains absent   appeared first on Amnesty International.

By Naomi Bernaldez, Campaigner on Amnesty International’s Central America team Defending water cost him his life Juan López was a Honduran father, husband, human rights defender and environmental activist. Since 2015, together with other members of the community of Tocoa, he had defended the Guapinol and San Pedro rivers, the forests and Carlos Escaleras Mejía […] The post What 15,000 letters taught me about the power of solidarity  appeared first on Amnesty International.

One year after the publication of the report “It was the military. I Saw Them“, which documented the enforced disappearance of 10 people from the Ecuadorian coast, including six minors, in the context of President Daniel Noboa’s so-called Phoenix Plan, there have been some important developments. Nevertheless, the lack of cooperation by the Armed Forces […] The post Ecuador: Militarization Continues and the Armed Forces Still Refuse to Cooperate   appeared first on Amnesty International.

Following the announced dissolution of South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, a decisive step towards the country’s first-ever elections scheduled for 22 December, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ahead of these long-awaited and historic elections, South Sudanese authorities must ensure that a conducive environment exists for […] The post South Sudan: Authorities must protect civic space ahead of scheduled national elections appeared first on Amnesty International.

No one should be imprisoned for peacefully speaking out. Join us. Demand Rokiatou Doumbia's immediate release and the dropping of all charges against her.  Rokiatou Doumbia is a businesswoman, activist and social media influencer from Mali who remains in detention after criticising rising living costs and the failures of Mali’s military authorities during a TikTok livestream. A mother of two and a supporter of women in her community, she has dedicated her life to helping others. Instead of being protected for speaking out, she became a target. Take a stand against this injustice and cruelty. Sign the petition calling on the Mali authorities to release Rokiatou Doumbia immediately and unconditionally. https://join.amnesty.org/page/200134/petition/1?locale=en-US LEARN MORE ABOUT WRITE 4 RIGHTS https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/write-for-rights/ #Write4rights #change #life

Ayachi Hammami is a Tunisian human rights lawyer imprisoned after a sham terrorism-related trial linked to his defence of judges, lawyers, journalists, activists and opposition figures. Ayachi has spent decades fighting for justice and human rights in the country. His imprisonment reflects Tunisia’s growing crackdown on peaceful dissent and misuse of the justice system to silence critics. Sign the petition https://join.amnesty.org/page/200133/petition/1?locale=en-US LEARN MORE ABOUT WRITE FOR RIGHTS https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/write-for-rights/ #Write4rights #change #life