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Journalists hold signs during a protest against restrictions of the Internet and mobile phone networks at the Kashmir Press Club during a lockdown in Srinagar. (File Photo- AFP )

Amnesty International seeks end to curbs on J&K politicians, journalists

Human Rights Watch said that Indian government continues to impose “harsh and discriminatory restrictions” on Muslim-majority areas

06 Aug 2020 11:21 AM

Journalist and activist Omar Radi speaks to the media after his hearing at the Casablanca Courthouse, In Casablanca, Morocco.(AP)

Morocco rejects Amnesty’s allegations on spying on journalist

A report by Amnesty alleges that authorities had snooped on journalist Omar Radi using Israeli-made technology

27 Jun 2020 4:00 PM

Mehbooba Mufti has been in detention for more than eight months. (PTI)

Mehbooba Mufti shifted to her home; detention under PSA to continue

Former chief minister's residence designated as a subsidiary jail

07 Apr 2020 4:44 PM

Xu Zhiyong has asked for Xi Jinping to step down. (Twitter: Amnesty)

No end to China's crackdown on dissent despite coronavirus crisis: Rights activists

Over a dozen activists detained or disappeared after a gathering of dissenters

18 Feb 2020 12:10 PM

But the timing of implementing the IMF-mandated move seems odd as parliamentary elections are due in two months.

What’s happening in Iran?

Officially, Tehran accepts that 75 per cent of the population is vulnerable.

04 Dec 2019 2:37 AM

Foreign agents, defined as involved in politics and receiving money from abroad, must register with the justice ministry, label publications with the tag and submit detailed paperwork or face fines. (Photo: File)

Russian Prez Putin signs law to label journalists as ‘foreign agents’

The new law, which now extends to individuals, would come into effect immediately.

03 Dec 2019 11:04 AM

Daughter asks for nod to allow kin to visit Farooq Abdullah

The AI’s India chapter in a statement said that a detention order has been passed against Abdullah for “disturbing public order” under the PSA.

18 Sep 2019 4:14 AM

In February, the Supreme Court ordered Hernandez released and retried, saying that the original judge's decision was based on prejudice and insufficient evidence. (Representational Image)

In retrial, El Salvador acquits woman accused of killing her stillborn child

Evelyn Hernandez was previously convicted of intentionally inducing an abortion and had already served 3 yrs of 30-yr prison sentence.

20 Aug 2019 1:49 PM

The Shi’ite-majority Eastern Province, where Qureiris is from, became a focal point of unrest in early 2011 with demonstrations calling for an end to discrimination and for reforms in the conservative monarchy.(Photo: Amensty UK/Twitter )

13-year-old boy arrested for political unrest won’t be executed: Saudi Arabia

The official said another attack in which Qureiris participated had targeted a German diplomatic vehicle in Qatif region in January 2014.

17 Jun 2019 12:29 PM

A file photo of Srinagar’s historic Lal Chowk (left) during a shutdown against ‘plight’ of political prisoners in response to a call from the separatists.

Detention law in Valley draws flak from Amnesty

Public Safety Act was introduced in J&K during the Sheikh Abdullah’s government in 1978 initially to discourage timber smuggling.

17 Jun 2019 2:14 AM

It said women could check their marital status on the ministry’s website or visit the relevant court to get a copy of divorce papers. (Representational Image)

Under new law, Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text message

The new law is seen as way to end secret divorces and ensure women are aware of marital status so they can protect rights such as alimony.

07 Jan 2019 8:35 AM

Amnesty International (AI) on Monday expressed its serious concern at what it said is excessive use of force against civilians in Kashmir.

Amnesty worried at ‘heavy use of force in Kashmir’

Demanding a “full and independent” investigation into the incident and prosecution of those responsible in a civilian court of law.

18 Dec 2018 12:56 AM

Aung San Suu Kyi was globally hailed as a freedom fighter who stood up to her country's feared military junta while spending 15 years under house arrest. (Photo: File | AFP)

Amnesty International strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour

Amnesty International said it was revoking Ambassador of Conscience Award it gave Suu Kyi in 2009 while she was still under house arrest.

13 Nov 2018 11:04 AM

According to reports, the raids are being carried out since 2 pm today. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

ED raids Amnesty International's Bengaluru office over FEMA violations

ED is looking for alleged violation of foreign funding rules linked to earlier MHA probe into NGO's accounts related to FCRA funds.

25 Oct 2018 7:11 PM

The court also confirmed death sentences initially passed in July against 75 defendants, including leaders of Morsi's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood such as Mohamed el-Baltagui, Issam al-Aryan and Safwat Hijazi. (Representational Image)

Egypt sentences 75 to death over clashes, journalist gets 5 years

In a statement, Amnesty condemned Saturday's death sentences and heavy prison terms after what it called a 'disgraceful mass trial'.

09 Sep 2018 2:19 PM

Alam, 63, who accused police of assaulting him in custody and was earlier sent to a hospital for a check-up following an order from the high court, was taken to a magistrate's court late on Sunday. (Photo: Facebook)

Top Bangladesh photographer Shahidul Alam sent to jail

Alam was accused of making 'false' and 'provocative' statements on Al Jazeera and on Facebook Live as students protested in July and August.

13 Aug 2018 3:04 PM

Turkey has been under a state of emergency since the July 2016 attempted overthrow of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Photo: File/AP)

Turkey fires more that 18,500 state employees in new decree

Turkish media dubbed decree as the 'last' with officials indicating state of emergency could end as early as Monday.

08 Jul 2018 2:25 PM

The killings took place on August 25, 2017, the report said, the same day that the Rohingya insurgents staged coordinated deadly raids on police posts that tipped the state into crisis. (Photo: AFP)

Rohingya Muslims massacred 53 Hindus last yr, says report

Amnesty International said that ARSA killed 53 Hindus, mostly children, in Kha Maung Seik village cluster in northern Maungdaw.

23 May 2018 10:42 AM

Relatives of 15-year-old Palestinian teenager Azzam Oweida gather around his body in the morgue of a hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on April 28, 2018, as he succumbed to his wounds a day after he was shot by Israeli forces in clashes along the Gaza border. (Photo: AFP)

Palestinian teen dies of wounds from Israel-Gaza border shooting: Ministry

45 palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the Great March of Return on March 30, with more than 1,500 wounded.

28 Apr 2018 2:44 PM

According to human rights organisation, Amnesty International, one-third of journalists, media workers and executives were jailed in Turkish prisons in 2016. (Photo: File)

Turkey: 14 Cumhuriyet staff sentenced on terror charges

The convicted journalists were earlier indicted in July 2016 for sponsoring the PKK, FETO and other terrorist groups through media coverage.

26 Apr 2018 12:01 PM

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