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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Amnesty urges war crimes probe into Israeli attacks on Lebanon that killed 24

Amnesty International has called for war crimes investigations into three Israeli air attacks on southern Lebanon that killed 24 civilians, including 12 children, in March. The attacks hit homes in Tyre, Sidon and Nabatieh districts on March 6, 12 and 13, killing six women, including a pregnant one, and six men. At least 18 people were wounded. Amnesty said its investigation found grounds to conclude that Israeli forces violated international humanitarian law by striking civilians or civilian property, failing to distinguish between military and civilian targets, or failing to limit… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Rights groups slam UK ruling upholding Palestine Action ban

Amnesty International and civil liberties campaigners have criticised a court ruling upholding the UK government's decision to ban Palestine Action, arguing that the move represents an alarming expansion of counter-terrorism powers and threatens the right to protest. The UK Court of Appeal ruled on Monday that the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful, overturning a previous High Court ruling that found the ban breached the right to protest. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Amnesty chief calls for release of Gaza hospital director from Israeli custody 

Amnesty International’s Chief Agnes Callamard has asked Israel to release Gaza’s hospital Director, Hussam Abu Safia, after reports emerged that he was moved to solitary confinement, Al Jazeera reported. “Why oh why such cruelty?” Callamard said in a post on X, asking why those with the power to hold Israel authorities accountable "for their cruelty failing over and over". “Dr Hussam Abu Safia should be with his loved ones, and caring for the many, many people in need of his skills. The last place where he should be is solitary… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

27th Constitutional Amendment poses 'serious threat' to judicial independence: Amnesty

Amnesty International has warned that the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment poses a serious threat to judicial independence and the rule of law, saying it entrenches executive control over the courts and shields key state officials from accountability. In a statement released a day earlier, the rights group said the amendment undermines an already weakened judiciary by establishing a Federal Constitutional Court that lacks "independence, erodes judges’ security of tenure". Despite its far-reaching implications, Amnesty noted that the amendment was rushed through parliament without consultation with civil society or opposition parties. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

'Assault on woman's dignity': Amnesty, politicians, journalists assail Bihar CM

Amnesty International, Indian politicians and other rights groups have strongly condemned Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down the hijab (veil) of Nusrat Parveen, a newly recruited Muslim doctor, during an official event. The Bihar CM, a day earlier, had removed the hijab of the Muslim doctor at “Samvad”, the CM’s secretariat, where appointment letters were being handed over to newly recruited doctors. In a statement, Aakar Patel, Chair of the Board at Amnesty International India, said: “This act was an assault on this woman’s dignity, autonomy and identity.” Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Israeli attacks on Lebanese health sector should be probed as war crimes: Amnesty

Amnesty International on Wednesday said that Israeli attacks on health centres, ambulances and health workers in Lebanon should be investigated as war crimes. According to Amnesty, "the Israeli military's repeated unlawful attacks during the war in Lebanon on health facilities, ambulances and health workers, which are protected under international law, must be investigated as war crimes". It urged the Lebanese government to provide the International Criminal Court with "jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute crimes within the Rome Statute committed on Lebanese territory, and ensure victims' right to remedy". Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Amnesty unveils evidence of Israeli war crimes in Rafah

Amnesty International UK has unveiled evidence of deadly "unlawful attacks" perpetrated by Israeli forces in the city of Rafah, Gaza, alleging war crimes by Israel and egregious violations of international humanitarian law during military operations in the region. The report explores a reality where it says entire families are obliterated with impunity, casting a grim shadow over Gaza's supposed "safest" areas. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

India targeting high-profile journalists with spyware: Amnesty

India’s government has recently targeted high-profile journalists with Pegasus spyware, Amnesty International and The Washington Post said in a joint investigation published Thursday. Created by Israeli firm NSO Group and sold to governments around the world, Pegasus software can be used to access a phone’s messages and emails, peruse photos, eavesdrop on calls, track locations and even film the owner with the camera. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Amnesty demands inquiry into Gaza 'enforced disappearances'

Amnesty International called for an urgent investigation into Israel's "enforced disappearance" of Palestinian detainees from Gaza. "The Israeli military must urgently disclose the fate and whereabouts of everyone that it has detained since 7 October," Heba Morayef, Amnesty's regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, stated. "Israeli forces must specify the grounds of arrest for detained and make every effort to provide families of those in its custody with information, particularly in light of the telecommunications blackouts," she added. Read More…

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