Amnesty

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

Spain’s Parliament to Vote on Controversial Amnesty Law for Catalonia’s Independence Supporters

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Madrid, Spain – Spain’s lower house of Parliament is set to discuss and vote on an amnesty law that has sparked intense controversy. The proposed law aims to resolve the legal issues faced by potentially hundreds of individuals involved in Catalonia’s failed bid for independence in 2017. The amnesty law was pushed forward by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in exchange for the support of two small Catalan separatist parties, which allowed him to establish a new leftist government late last year. Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan President and leader of one of the separatist … Read more

Spain Takes a Bold Step Towards Justice with New Amnesty Law

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Madrid, Spain – In a bold and courageous move, the Spanish government has passed an amnesty law aimed at healing the wounds of the past. The law, which grants amnesty to former members of the Basque separatist group ETA, has sparked varied opinions among the Spanish population. The amnesty law marks a significant step towards reconciliation in a divided nation. With over 800 deaths and countless acts of violence during ETA’s decades-long armed campaign for Basque independence, Spain has been grappling with the scars of this conflict for years. The government’s decision to grant amnesty … Read more