Amnesty International
Israel’s attacks on Amnesty weaponise anti-semitism
Free Palestine — A report from Amnesty says that Israel’s apartheid against Palestine is a crime against humanity. The attempts to undermine the organisation’s findings must be resisted, writes Yael Shafritz.
Written by: Yael Shafritz
Seven citizen journalists face jail time in Morocco
Press freedom please — Seven journalists and activists will face trial in Morocco for running an app-based journalism course in the country’s capital, amid growing calls for the government to drop the charges.
Written by: Jack Richardson
Where is the line between online privacy and security?
We asked an expert — The amount of data we're producing is rapidly increasing, and governments are desperate to access it. But where should the line be drawn between security and privacy? We asked an expert to find out.
Written by: Michael Segalov
There were more executions in 2015 than there have been for 25 years
State sanctioned murder — A new report from Amnesty International finds 1,000 people were executed in Iran last year, while executions in Pakistan were at the highest level ever recorded.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Turkey is illegally returning thousands of refugees to Syria
A humanitarian crisis rages on — New research by Amnesty International finds Turkish authorities are forcing Syrian refugees back to the war-torn country, breaking EU and international law. With a new EU agreement to see refugees arriving in Greece returned to Turkey set to take effect as early as next week, it's time for action.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Five giant missiles have been delivered to Downing Street
Calling time on the arms trade — The stunt, organised by Amnesty International, saw dummy missiles paraded around Parliament to protest British arms sales to Yemen.
Written by: Michael Segalov