Amnesty

Peru’s Controversial Amnesty Law for Human Rights Abuses Ignites Fury and Global Outcry

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LIMA, Peru — The recent implementation of a controversial amnesty law in Peru has ignited widespread outrage and drawn international scrutiny. Human rights advocates, political leaders, and various organizations have expressed deep concerns over the potential implications of this legislation, which aims to absolve individuals implicated in serious human rights violations. The law, which came into effect this month, permits the release of those convicted of offenses related to the internal conflict that wracked Peru from the 1980s to the early 2000s. Critics argue that it undermines the accomplishments of previous investigations and sends a … Read more

Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Ugandan Lawyer Jailed Without Fair Trial

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KAMPALA, Uganda — International human rights organization Amnesty International called on Ugandan authorities on Wednesday to reverse a military tribunal’s verdict and release Eron Kiiza, a lawyer sentenced to nine months in prison after being accused of contempt of court. Kiiza, who was reportedly reprimanded and detained for shouting during a court martial proceeding, was denied a fair trial, according to advocates. Kiiza’s detention occurred as he was trying to enter a reserved area for lawyers at the tribunal, where he intended to represent opposition leader Kizza Besigye. The incident has sparked widespread criticism from … Read more

Amnesty International Decries Thai Court’s Decision in NSO Group Spyware Case as Major Setback for Human Rights Advocates

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Bangkok, Thailand – Amnesty International has expressed grave concerns following a Thai court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against NSO Group Technologies, which was accused of misusing its Pegasus spyware. This ruling represents a severe blow to efforts aiming to protect privacy and human rights within the region. The case, initiated by Thai pro-democracy activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, also known as Pai Dao Din, centered on allegations that NSO Group failed to prevent the abusive deployment of its spyware against activists. Pai took legal action following alerts from Apple and a comprehensive 2022 report indicating that … Read more

Ethiopian Government Uses State of Emergency as a Tool for Silencing Dissent and Violating Human Rights, says Amnesty International

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian government has come under fire for using the state of emergency as a means to suppress dissent and silence opposition voices. Amnesty International has accused authorities of arbitrarily detaining politicians critical of the government and journalists, while also highlighting the lack of transparency and violation of basic rights. The state of emergency was initially implemented in August 2023 amidst escalating violence in the Amhara region between government forces and the Fano militia. The emergency measures granted authorities broad powers, including the ability to arrest suspects without a court warrant, … Read more