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UN Raises Alarm Over Deadly Protests in Kenya

The death toll is rising after the government-critical protests in Kenya earlier in the week. At least 16 people were killed, according to Amnesty International.

UN Raises Alarm Over Deadly Protests in Kenya

Djalali Unharmed After Evin Prison Attack but Execution Risk Remains

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali is unharmed after Israel's attack on the notorious Evin prison in Tehran on Monday morning. But the development of events means that he is still at increased risk of being executed.

Djalali Unharmed After Evin Prison Attack but Execution Risk Remains

Soundtrack of Our Lives to Headline Amnesty Gala in Stockholm

The Soundtrack of Our Lives will be the headliner when Amnesty organizes a concert evening at Cirkus in Stockholm on September 15. The concert will be the band's only performance of the year, and among the guests are names such as Lars Winnerbäck, Miriam Bryant, Ellen Krauss, Daniela Rathana, Simon Superti, Alba August, Stella Explorer and Omar Rudberg.

Soundtrack of Our Lives to Headline Amnesty Gala in Stockholm

Thousands Protest in The Hague Against Gaza Violence

A large demonstration has been held in The Hague in the Netherlands, with demands that the country's government should act more forcefully to bring an end to violence against civilians in Gaza, which the demonstrators characterise as genocide. .

Thousands Protest in The Hague Against Gaza Violence

Amnesty Reports 100 Killed in Nigeria Attacks

At least 100 people have been killed by armed perpetrators in the village of Yelewata in the state of Benue in southeastern Nigeria, according to Amnesty International's branch in the country. .

Amnesty Reports 100 Killed in Nigeria Attacks

Authors Urge Immediate Ceasefire and Aid in Gaza

CultureTT 380 authors and organizations have come together and are demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Among the signatories of the appeal are authors such as Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, and Irvine Welsh, writes BBC.

Authors Urge Immediate Ceasefire and Aid in Gaza

EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

The EU opens the door to "Rwanda models" in new rules on which countries can be considered safe to send asylum seekers to. The connection to the recipient country will no longer be necessary.

EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

Amnesty International Banned in Russia but Vows to Continue Work

The international human rights organization Amnesty is completely banned in Russia. But the work continues, promises the organization.

Amnesty International Banned in Russia but Vows to Continue Work

Amnesty: Chinese Weapons Supplied to RSF in Sudan Conflict

The United Arab Emirates has provided the RSF militia with Chinese weapons in its warfare against the regular military in Sudan. .

Amnesty: Chinese Weapons Supplied to RSF in Sudan Conflict

Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Amnesty accuses Israel of committing a "live broadcast genocide" by intentionally creating a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Israel rejects the accusations.

Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Amnesty Reports Surge in Saudi Arabia's Death Penalty Cases

Amnesty International criticizes Saudi Arabia for an "alarming increase" in the use of the death penalty. .

Amnesty Reports Surge in Saudi Arabia's Death Penalty Cases

Thousands Missing in Sudan Conflict, Says Red Cross

Thousands missing in war-torn Sudan, according to the International Red Cross Committee. At the same time, the UN Secretary-General fears "deepened fragmentation" in the country.

Thousands Missing in Sudan Conflict, Says Red Cross

Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

Table tennis legend Jörgen Persson's new job in Saudi Arabia cannot solely be seen as "sportswashing". It is a side effect of the authoritarian regime's attempt to maintain its geopolitical power, according to researcher Anna Vidén.

Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

Amnesty Report: Sudan's RSF Accused of Using Women as Sex Slaves

The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have used women as sex slaves as part of their war strategy, according to a report from Amnesty International. .

Amnesty Report: Sudan's RSF Accused of Using Women as Sex Slaves

Swedish PEN Cancels Protest for Jailed Journalist Joakim Medin

Swedish PEN is cancelling the large manifestation that was planned outside the Turkish embassy in support of the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin. PEN's chairperson Kerstin Almegård cannot however say why.

Swedish PEN Cancels Protest for Jailed Journalist Joakim Medin

Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

Hungary is expected to announce that the country is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reports The Times of Israel. The message is believed to come in connection with war crime accused Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Budapest.

Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

China Executes Four Canadians for Drug Offenses, Canada Condemns

China has executed four Canadian citizens who have been found guilty of drug offenses in the country. .

China Executes Four Canadians for Drug Offenses, Canada Condemns

Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

The EU Commission is opening up for "return hubs" where deported migrants are to be gathered in countries outside the EU. "A low point", says human rights organization Amnesty International.

Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers

A landslide of testimonies is expected to come from Syrians in Sweden who have been victims of crimes in their home country, but who previously did not dare to testify due to fear of the former dictator Bashar al-Assad's reprisals. But even their perpetrators are believed to be here in Sweden.

Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers

Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers

A landslide of testimonies is expected to come from Syrians in Sweden who have been subjected to crimes in their home country, but who previously did not dare to testify due to fear of the former dictator Bashar al-Assad's reprisals. But even their perpetrators are believed to be here in Sweden.

Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers

Saudi Arabia – from pariah to peacemaker

Saudi Arabia is washing its image with diplomacy. This week's top meeting on the Ukraine war highlights the dictatorship's striving to become a political power player to be reckoned with.

Saudi Arabia – from pariah to peacemaker

Nigeria's military killed civilians again

A fighter plane has bombed a group of civilians in northern Nigeria. Similar accidents have occurred on several occasions during the recent past.

Nigeria's military killed civilians again

IS executed the men and enslaved the women

Men were massacred, boys were forced to become child soldiers and girls and women were sold as sex slaves. Testimonies from IS atrocities against the Yazidis paint a picture of almost unimaginable brutality.

IS executed the men and enslaved the women

Amnesty criticizes treatment of Sami people

The green transition's demands on energy and metals threaten the Sami people's living conditions and Swedish decisions trample on Sami rights, according to a new report from Amnesty International. .

Amnesty criticizes treatment of Sami people