Amnesty

North Macedonia Court Releases Former Officials Convicted in 2017 Parliament Attack Under Controversial Amnesty Law

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SKOPJE, North Macedonia — On Thursday, a court in North Macedonia released four key figures of the former conservative ruling party, VMRO-DPMNE, who were previously convicted in connection to the violent storming of the country’s Parliament in 2017. The individuals include Trajko Veljanovski, former parliamentary speaker; Spiro Ristovski and Mile Janakieski, both ex-cabinet ministers; and … Read more

Amnesty International Demands Investigation into Violent Crackdown on Pakistan Protesters

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Recent protests in Islamabad, led by the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have come under severe repression, with reports emerging of numerous fatalities and extensive detentions. The demonstrations, which began on November 26, were primarily a call for the release of the party’s leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government responded … Read more

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A recent protest in Islamabad calling for political change has culminated in clashes between demonstrators and security forces, with Amnesty International pressing for a full investigation into the government’s harsh response. The human rights organization expressed deep concern over the use of force, which reportedly led to multiple casualties among the protesters. … Read more

Georgian Activist Attacked Following Accusations by Speaker: Amnesty International Demands Justice and End to Cycle of Violence

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Tbilisi, Georgia – A civic activist in Georgia found himself brutally attacked by unidentified assailants shortly after being accused on social media of involvement in a politically motivated campaign of terror by the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of government critics and the role of officials in … Read more

Executions on the Rise Globally Despite Abolishments: Amnesty International Report Reveals

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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

Peru Amnesty International Report: Call for Investigation into State-Ordered Protester Deaths

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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

Amnesty Sees Over 700 ‘Zombie Knives’ Handed in to Police

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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