Politiegeweld

Brazil: Rio’s Olympic legacy shattered with no let-up in killings by police

The legacy of the Rio 2016 Olympics has been shattered with at least eight people killed in police operations in…

Brazil: Rio’s Olympic legacy shattered with no let-up in killings by police

The legacy of the Rio 2016 Olympics has been shattered with at least eight people killed in police operations in…

Philippines: President’s ‘Shoot to kill’ directive violates fundamental right to life

Philippine President Duterte’s promise on 5 August 2016 to maintain a “shoot to kill” order in his crackdown on crime…

Ethiopia: Dozens killed as police use excessive force against peaceful protesters

At least 97 people were killed and hundreds more injured when Ethiopian security forces fired live bullets at peaceful protesters…

9 augustus 2016

Ethiopië: Tientallen vreedzame demonstranten gedood door politiegeweld

Ten minste 97 mensen werden gedood door optreden van Ethiopische veiligheidsdiensten bij een vreedzame demonstratie. Honderden raakten gewond.

Brazil: Daily shootouts and alarming rise in police killings puts Olympic legacy at risk

A shocking 103% percent increase in police killings in Rio de Janeiro between April and June of 2016 and 2015…

2 augustus 2016

Brazilië: bruut politiegeweld bedreigt nalatenschap Olympische Spelen

Het aantal doden door politiegeweld in Rio de Janeiro valt is in de aanloop naar de Olympische Spelen ruim hoger dan in dezelfde periode vorig jaar.

Malaysia: National Security Council Act gives authorities unchecked and abusive powers

The National Security Council Act that comes into force today empowers the Malaysian authorities to trample over human rights and…

28 juli 2016

Turkije na de couppoging – de cijfers

Mensenrechten worden ondermijnd na de couppoging in Turkije op 15 juli 2016. Een klopjacht is geopend op mensen die worden beschuldigd van banden met Gülen.

USA: Lack of accountability in Freddie Gray case highlights need for criminal justice reform

Following the announcement that charges will be dropped against the three remaining officers to face trial in the death of…

Turkey: Independent monitors must be allowed to access detainees amid torture allegations

Amnesty International has gathered credible evidence that detainees in Turkey are being subjected to beatings and torture, including rape, in…

Uganda: Police beatings of opposition supporters must be investigated

In response to the Ugandan police beating hundreds of supporters of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party in…

Jammu and Kashmir authorities must allow medical care for injured protestors, not use excessive or arbitrary force

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir must ensure that people injured in shootings by security forces have access to medical assistance,…

USA: The Right to Peaceful Protest of Shootings by Police Must Be Protected

Mass arrests followed several rallies protesting several recent killings of black men by police across the country last night. Amnesty…

Amnesty International USA statement on shootings in Dallas

“Last night’s shootings are a devastating reminder that gun violence in the U.S. is a human rights crisis that impacts…

Amnesty International USA Statement in Response to Shooting of Philando Castile

“Once again another horrifying video has emerged that begs for answers, and once again we are calling for a thorough,…

Kenya: Investigate killings of lawyer, two men

Kenyan authorities must urgently investigate the killing last week of three men, including a human rights lawyer, and ensure that…

South Korea: Five year sentence against union leader a chilling blow to peaceful protest

The five year prison sentence handed down to a prominent union leader is the latest example of how the government…