Amnesty International urges Taliban to reopen secondary schools for girls

Jun 16, 2024

Amnesty International stressed that the Taliban's policies violate international laws.

Amnesty's report on Israeli 'apartheid' causes strong reactions

Feb 07, 2022

Nicosia [Cyprus], February 7 : An Amnesty International report released last week stating that the Israeli state governed Palestinians in "a system of oppression...

Myanmar announces amnesty for 814 prisoners

Feb 12, 2022

Yangon [Myanmar], February 12 : Myanmar on Saturday announced a pardon for 814 prisoners and seven foreign prisoners to mark the Diamond Jubilee Union...

Amnesty calls for "no further action" as Uyghur musician released after 3-year term in China

Aug 14, 2026

Human rights group Amnesty International has called for "no further action" following the release of Uyghur musician Yashar, who served a three-year prison sentence...

China faces backlash over arrest of activist in Tibet for Dalai Lama photo

Aug 06, 2026

Amnesty International has criticised Chinese authorities following the arrest of pro-democracy activist Zhang Yi in Lhasa on charges of "inciting separatism." Zhang was detained...

Imran Khan's new industrial amnesty package may legalize corruption

Mar 03, 2022

Lahore [Pakistan], March 3 : The new industrial 'amnesty' package announced by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan may legalise corruption.