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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.

Uganda Homosexuell vor einem Regenbogenfahne

The 77 Percent: Africa and homosexuality 13.11.2018

On this week’s #77percent radio show we are discussing homosexuality in Africa. Recently, the Tanzanian government formed a surveillance squad to hunt down alleged homosexuals. African countries have been silent on the crackdown but various rights groups, as well as the US government, have condemned the move. Join Amnesty International's Seif Magango as we debate this controversial topic.
Aung San Suu Kyi Regierungschefin von Myanmar

Amnesty International takes back its highest honor from Aung San Suu Kyi 12.11.2018

London-based global human rights organization Amnesty International has stripped Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi of its Ambassador of Conscience Award. The cause is her apparent indifference to atrocities.
Jemen Hodeida Regierungstruppen rücken vor

Yemen fighting traps Hodeida hospital patients in crossfire 08.11.2018

Amnesty International has warned Houthi rebels not to use hospital patients as human shields. The call came as fighting in Yemen intensified as government forces closed in on the strategic port city of Hodeida.
Symbolbild Ägypten Gefängnis

Egypt arrests 19 rights activists, lawyers: Amnesty 01.11.2018

The rights group has said the arrests were made in house raids that began early Thursday. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown on dissent by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's government.
Screenshot Website Amnesty International Indien

India freezes Amnesty bank accounts after raid 26.10.2018

Indian authorities searched Amnesty International's country office for 10 hours, looking for evidence of illegal foreign funds. Rights groups complain of increasing restrictions under PM Modi's nationalist government.
Madagaskar Häftlinge in Untersuchungshaft

Madagascar: Pre-trial detainees held in 'life-threatening conditions' 23.10.2018

A new report from Amnesty International has revealed up to 52 pre-trial detainees died in prison last year while awaiting trial in "appalling" conditions. DW spoke with one of the report's authors about the findings.

Türkei Istanbul Konsulat Saudi-Arabien | Untersuchungen Jamal Khashoggi

Chancellor Angela Merkel slams Saudi Arabia Khashoggi explanation as 'insufficient' 20.10.2018

Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Saudi Arabia must provide "transparency" regarding the circumstances of Jamal Khashoggi's death. Meanwhile, German weapons exports to Saudi Arabia have come under increased scrutiny.
Pakistan Flüchtlinge aus Afghanistan

Activists demand EU member states stop sending failed asylum-seekers back to Afghanistan. 12.10.2018

The policy is increasingly controversial because of the ongoing war in Afghanistan. In July, an Afghan youth killed himself after being deported from Germany. Activists say the European Union has no right to reject Afghan asylum-seekers and send them back. From Brussels, Teri Schultz reports on a new campaign led by Amnesty International.

Europaparlament in Brüssel | Samira Hamidi, Amnesty International

EU states push ahead with Afghanistan deportations, despite increased danger 10.10.2018

Activists are demanding EU member states stop sending asylum-seekers back to Afghanistan. Violence against civilians is on the rise in the country, yet some European governments appear eager to continue the deportations.
Fahne Türkei Deutschland

Germany: Rights groups and journalist associations to protest Erdogan visit 20.09.2018

The German Federation of Journalists and Amnesty International have announced they will hold a joint rally in Berlin to protest Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's state visit this month.
Demonstration Kamrun Unabhängigkeit für anglophone Regionen

Africa Link on Air - 18 September 2018 18.09.2018

Amnesty International authenticates new video showing escalation of horrific violence in Cameroon anglophone regions+++Zimbabwe opposition lawmakers walk out of President Mnangagwa address+++SAfrica’s top court legalizes personal, private cannabis use
Protest Oleg Senzow Berlin

Jailed Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov 'will not die in silence' 21.08.2018

Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov has reached 100 days into his hunger strike. The chair of the European Film Academy, Agnieszka Holland, talked to DW about his sacrifice in solidarity with other political prisoners.

China blockiert Google Dienste vor dem Tiananmen Jahrestag Firmensitz in Peking

Google reportedly working on censored search engine for China 02.08.2018

Don’t be evil, says Google. The corporate motto may suggest a desire to be seen as virtuous but that desire will look hollow if reports that the search giant is willing to bow to Chinese censorship demands are true.
Syrien Afrin Arabische Milizen Plünderungen

Amnesty accuses Turkey of 'turning blind eye' to abuses in Afrin 02.08.2018

Amnesty International says Turkish forces in the northern Syrian city of Afrin are giving Syrian militias "free rein" to commit serious human rights abuses. The group alleges torture, forced disappearances and looting.
Faces of climate change Kumi Naidoo

Veteran South African activist Kumi Naidoo to lead Amnesty International 31.07.2018

Days before he took up the top job at Amnesty, Kumi Naidoo summited Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. The seasoned activist usually linked to a worthy cause is the first African to lead the human rights group in many years.
Yemen - al-Hudaida. Soldat

Amnesty International accuses UAE, Yemen forces of torture 12.07.2018

Arbitrary detentions, torture and secret prisons in southern Yemen are among the allegations made by the rights group. Amnesty said there should be an investigation for possible war crimes.

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