Unbalanced narratives: The Gaza genocide anniversary
Amnesty International says the genocidal campaign had not only devastated Gaza but also weakened Israel's own military deterrence.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Amnesty International, OIC call for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack
Amnesty International says it is conducting a probe into the killing of more than 100 Palestinians who were waiting for aid in Gaza.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Amnesty says evidence shows Russian troops committed war crimes near Kiev
Civilians suffered abuses such as "reckless shootings and torture" at the hands of Russian forces.
Fri May 06 2022
Japan death row inmates sue over 'inhumane' same-day notification
Capital punishment in Japan is conducted by hanging, and the practice of not informing inmates of the timing until shortly before execution has long been decried.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Angelina Jolie wants kids to 'fight back' with new child rights book
"Know Your Rights and Claim Them" aims to equip kids with the knowledge to safely challenge injustices.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Israeli firm's spyware used to target journalists' cell phones - Reports
The targeted phone numbers were on a list provided by Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International to the 17 media organisations.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria
Armed gangs that rob and kidnap for ransom, commonly described as "bandits", are active across the northwest.
Sat Mar 13 2021
More protests held in Myanmar as Suu Kyi's lawyer dismisses bribery claims
Min Tun said Suu Kyi had accepted illegal payments worth $600,000, as well as gold, while in government.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests
Rights group Amnesty International accused the military of adopting battle tactics against demonstrators.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Vietnam jails journalists for 'propaganda' critical of state
Amnesty International said the verdict underscored the government's contempt for free media, particularly ahead of the congress.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines
Rich nations home to 14 pct of the global population had bought 53 pct of the total stock of the most-promising vaccines as of last month.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty
The current number of prisoners of conscience in Vietnam is the highest that London-based Amnesty has reported.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Questions linger among the corpses of an Ethiopian massacre
Dozens of corpses still awaiting a grave lie abandoned in a roadside ditch, their exposed flesh rotting in the sun.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting
Violence in Lagos, Africa's biggest city and the commercial hub of the continent's largest economy, has escalated since Wednesday.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Pentagon prepares to welcome once-banned Indonesian minister despite rights concerns
Prabowo was accused of involvement with military crimes in places like East Timor that have earned him scorn among human rights advocates.
Thu Oct 15 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024