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‘The new evidence and the rebuilding that Amnesty has documented in our latest research shows that the Myanmar authorities are building over the top of the very places the Rohingya need to return to.’ (Representational Image/ AP)

In the name of development, Myanmar govt takes away Rohingya land

Rakhine state has been largely sealed off from rights groups, the media and UN investigators.

12 Mar 2018 2:36 PM

Human rights groups such as Amnesty International say the blasphemy law is increasingly exploited by religious extremists. (Photo: AFP)

Rome’s Colosseum turns red in protest against Pak’s blasphemy laws for Asia Bibi

‘The aim of the blasphemy laws is crush people who believe differently.’

25 Feb 2018 4:17 PM

The stepped-up measures follow an outdoor concert in Cairo on September 22 by Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila, when the flag representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community was raised.(Photo: AP/Representational)

Egypt jails 14 soon after draft bill criminalizing homosexuality

Homosexuality is not outlawed in Egypt, but gays have previously been charged with debauchery in the deeply conservative Muslim society.

27 Nov 2017 12:30 PM

The case of disappearing human rights

The activists were charged after a workshop on digital security that was held in a hotel.

26 Nov 2017 4:37 AM

Amnesty International issued a report last week accusing leading technology and electric car companies of failing to ensure that minerals used for batteries are not dug up by children. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Chinese firm probes if children work in African mines after Amnesty report

Children as young as seven were found scavenging for rocks containing cobalt by researchers in mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo.

23 Nov 2017 3:25 PM

Thousands of women took to Brazil's streets early November to protest against the bill, which is supported by increasingly influential evangelical Christian groups. (Photo: File/ AP/Representational)

Brazil may ban all abortions even in cases of rape victims, danger to mother's life

Abortion is illegal in Brazil, home to the world's largest Catholic community, except when pregnancy is due to rape.

22 Nov 2017 5:10 PM

AI robot that once said 'I will destroy humans' granted Saudi citizenship

Sophia told the audience, "I am very honoured and proud of this unique distinction."

11 Nov 2017 2:12 PM

Amnesty unhappy over SC decision

The AI said that all allegations of unlawful killings must be investigated into independently.

29 Oct 2017 2:16 AM

Activist Peter Steudtner (2nd R) of Germany and Ali Gharavi (2nd L) of Sweden talk to the media after their release from Silivri prison in Istanbul on October 26, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Human rights activists released from Turkish jail

Amnesty International's Andrew Gardner said the case was "a completely baseless prosecution that doesn't have a shred of evidence".

26 Oct 2017 2:52 PM

‘Human rights abuses of this type cannot go unanswered,’ Brad Sherman said. (Photo: AP)

Ahead of Rex Tillerson’s visit, US concerned over human rights violations in Pak

Human rights should be major topic in all bilateral discussions between US and Pak, says Congressman Sherman.

21 Oct 2017 12:14 PM

Amnesty International releases its report ‘Losing Sight in Kashmir: Impact of pellet-firing shotguns’ at a hotel in Srinagar. (Photo: H. U. Naqash)

Amnesty International calls for immediate ban on pellet shotgun in J&K

It’s responsible for blinding, killing hundreds in Kashmir Valley, says rights body.

14 Sep 2017 3:28 AM

Members of Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya minority sit in a boat to cross a canal at Shah Porir Deep, in Teknak, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Protect Rohingyas, don't threaten deportation: Amnesty to Govt

The rights body also said the Modi government should 'reaffirm' its commitment to protect Rohingya refugees and asylum-seekers in India.

05 Sep 2017 8:58 PM

Mo Shaoping, Liu Xiaobo lawyer, speaks during an interview in his law offices in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Chinese Nobel laureate leaves jail for cancer care

Liu Xiaobo was sentenced in 2009 for “subversion” by China govt.

27 Jun 2017 4:37 AM

Taking ‘refuge’ in music concerts

In an attempt to unite people in welcoming refugees, these performances will take place as part of “Give a Home”.

23 Jun 2017 12:47 AM

Military courts were restored in March for another two years after their initial two-year term expired in January.(Representational image)

Pakistan: 4 Taliban terrorists convicted by military courts executed

The terrorists were active members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and had confessed to their crimes to a magistrate and the trial court.

03 May 2017 3:52 PM

PDP chief spokesperson Dr Mehboob Beg. (Photo: File)

Attacks on political activists in Kashmir, matter of concern, says PDP

Amnesty International has termed the attacks on mainstream political activists as human rights abuse and asked for immediate halt to these.

17 Apr 2017 9:00 PM

The human rights organisation estimates the Asian giant alone killed "thousands" of people (File Photo)

Executions in China said to outpace world despite decline

All other countries together executed at least 1,032 people last year -- a decline of 37 percent compared to 2015.

11 Apr 2017 8:40 AM

Amnesty said the practices amounted to war crimes and crimes against humanity, but were likely still taking place. (Representational Image)

Syria regime hanged 13,000 in notorious prison: Amnesty

Most of the victims were civilians believed to be opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

07 Feb 2017 11:05 AM

People protest against the execution of Nimr al-Nimr. (Photo: AP)

Saudi Arabia executed 153 in 2016, including 47 on a single day

Rights group Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia carried out at least 158 death sentences in 2015, coming third after Iran and Pakistan.

01 Jan 2017 8:19 AM

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