Beijing, China – Despite the trend towards abolition of the death penalty in many countries, global executions are on the rise, marking a concerning pattern. Amnesty International’s latest report reveals that 55 countries still have the death penalty in place, with nine of them reserving it for the most severe crimes such as war crimes … Read more
Lima, Peru – Amnesty International has called for a thorough investigation into the 49 deaths that occurred during protests in Peru from December to February. The organization highlighted the need to scrutinize those at the highest levels who ordered or allowed the use of lethal force by security forces. According to Agnès Callamard, Secretary General … Read more
Police in Humberside, United Kingdom, have reported that over 700 knives, including “zombie knives,” were turned in during a recent week-long amnesty. The assortment of surrendered blades varied from everyday kitchen knives to particularly menacing weapons, according to authorities. The initiative was part of Operation Sceptre, a national effort to combat knife-related crimes. Supt Jenny … Read more