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Amnesty International

Amnesty International (commonly known as Amnesty and AI) is a non-governmental organisation focused on human rights. It was founded in London in 1961.

Amnesty draws attention to human rights abuses and campaigns for compliance with international laws and standards. The organization was awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize for its "campaign against torture". DW's coverage of Amnesty International is collated below.

Istanbul Türkei - Peter Frank Steudtner nach Freilassung aus Silivri Gefängniskomplex

Turkish court postpones verdict for German rights activist 19.02.2020

Eleven defendants, including Germany's Peter Steudtner, gave final statements a day after philanthropist Osman Kavala was re-arrested, just hours after a court acquitted him. The verdict had been expected on Wednesday.
Journalistentraining in Somaliland Juli 2017

Amnesty International: Somali journalists suffer killings, attacks and threats 13.02.2020

Attacks on Somali journalists are rising, according to Amnesty International. Media workers are being hounded by parties on all sides of the conflict, making it one of Africa's most dangerous places for reporters.
Hilfsorganisation Iuventa Jugend Rettet

Amnesty International Germany awards human rights prize to ocean rescue activists 11.02.2020

Amnesty International has awarded its human rights prize to the luventa10, crew members of a sea rescue ship that saved refugees stranded at sea. The activists currently face human trafficking charges in Italy.

Iran Teheran | Beerdigung von Pedram Jafari der bei Protesten getötet wurde

Amnesty says more than 300 killed in Iran protest crackdown 16.12.2019

The rights group described a brutal campaign to kill protesters and mass arrests to intimidate. Revised estimates say the death toll in a three-day crackdown in November was at least 304.

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Anthony Joshua defeats Andy Ruiz Jr. to reclaim heavyweight titles 07.12.2019

Anthony Joshua claimed a decisive victory over Andy Ruiz Jr. six months after the Mexican-American defeated him in a humiliating upset. Amnesty International had criticized Joshua for accepting to fight in Saudi Arabia.
Iran Teheran | Beerdigung von Pedram Jafari der bei Protesten getötet wurde

Iran unrest killed at least 208 people — Amnesty International 02.12.2019

The rights group condemned the deaths as evidence that Iran's security forces went "on a horrific killing spree." Iran has not provided an updated death toll of its own.

Polen - Proteste gegen strengere Abtreibungsgesetze

Women human rights defenders under attack: Amnesty 29.11.2019

Activists continue to be sexually assaulted, threatened, intimidated, criminalized and even killed, the rights watchdog has said. Women human rights defenders even face hostility from members of their own family.
Iran | Proteste gegen den Anstieg der Benzinpreise

Protests over price rises make Iran a powder keg 25.11.2019

More than 100 have died in protests against fuel price hikes across Iran, according to Amnesty International. The government shut down internet access abroad. The currency is losing value and people are feeling the pain. The situation in Iran is volatile.
Pakistan Smog in Lahore

Pakistan: Smog poses threat to tens of thousands 22.11.2019

Rights groups called on Lahore to take "urgent action" to prevent a thick smog further engulfing the city of more than 10 million people. Authorities told parents not to send their children to school.
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Facebook, Google business models a 'threat to human rights': Amnesty report 21.11.2019

Amnesty International said in a report that Facebook and Google's "surveillance-based business model" is inherently incompatible with the right to privacy. The NGO urged governments to take action.
Iran | Protest gegen Preissteigerung von Benzin

Iran protests leave 'over 100 dead,' Amnesty says 19.11.2019

Human rights watchdog Amnesty International said Iranian security forces have killed at least 106 protesters during ongoing unrest over a fuel price hike. But the real death toll could be much higher.
Chinas Premier Li Keqiang Besuch in Deutschland

Germany should stop aiding Chinese military, Amnesty warns 17.11.2019

The German military plans to train 11 Chinese soldiers in 2020. In the light of protests in Hong Kong, Human rights group Amnesty International and activist Joshua Wong urged Berlin to take a stand against Beijing.
Indien indische Flagge

Indian police raid Amnesty International offices 15.11.2019

The country's federal investigative agency has accused the non-profit group of abusing foreign funding rules. However, Amnesty has called the move a response to the group's criticism of Narendra Modi's government.
USA Masih Alinejad beim Power Women Summit in Los Angeles

Iran detains family members of women's rights activist Masih Alinejad 26.09.2019

Iranian intelligence officers have detained three family members of the founder of the White Wednesdays campaign. The high-profile women's movement calls for Iranians to fight against Iran's mandatory headscarf law.

Masih Alinejad

Iran: Three family members of activist Masih Alinejad arrested 26.09.2019

Three family members of U.S.-based journalist and activist Masih Alinejad were arrested in Iran on September 25, Amnesty International reports. Alinejad is the founder of a campaign against forced veiling laws in Iran.
USA Klimaaktivistin Greta Thunberg erhält Ambassador of Conscience Award von Kumi Naidoo

Greta Thunberg wins Amnesty International award 17.09.2019

The 16-year-old, and the movement she inspired, have won the 2019 Ambassador of Conscience Award. Germany, meanwhile, confirmed aggressive action on climate change as its citizens prepare for mass protests on Friday.
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