Amnesty International
A page on monitors in our human rights coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 21 reports filed on it so far.
Albania media, civic space face pressure
International groups condemn escalating repression against journalists and civil society in Albania, citing attacks, police interference, and
Kuwait's 2026 counterterrorism law expands
Amnesty International warns that Kuwait's new counterterrorism law, enacted in March 2026, uses an overly broad definition of terrorism to expand the...
Meta's $18B settlement prompts calls for
Amnesty International USA says Meta's $18 billion settlement with states must lead to sweeping design changes on social media to protect children's...
Human Rights Watch Urges Action on Xinjiang
Human Rights Watch urges the international community to intensify its response to China's alleged crimes against Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
Brazil Election Disinfo
Amnesty International experiment exposes Meta's failure to catch election-related disinformation ads on Facebook
Hong Kong Convictions Underline Campaign to Erase Chinese History
Amnesty International condemns convictions of Tiananmen vigil organizers under Hong Kong's National Security Law
Hamas Must End Extrajudicial Executions in Gaza
Amnesty International calls on Hamas to stop extrajudicial executions and ensure justice for victims in the occupied Gaza Strip
Israel/OPT: Siege of Palestinian Homes in Qusra Marks Escalation in Settler Violence
Amnesty International condemns the siege of Palestinian homes in Qusra by Israeli settlers, highlighting the relentless escalation of state-backed...
Americas Regional Conference Urged to Uphold Gender Equality Commitments
The Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean must prioritize gender equality and uphold international...
Young Activists Leading the Charge for Human Rights
Three young activists, Pablo, Dina, and Christopher, are making a difference in their communities through Amnesty International's Digital Disruptors...
Italy's Offshore Detention Agreement with Albania Raises Human Rights Concerns
Amnesty International has criticized Italy's offshore detention agreement with Albania, citing human rights violations and unnecessary cruelty...
US Sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane
The US government has designated two additional International Criminal Court officials for sanctions, including the ICC president, Tomoko Akane, from...
US Sanctions 2 More International Criminal Court Officials
The US government has designated two additional International Criminal Court officials for sanctions, drawing criticism from Human Rights Watch.
Argentina's Surveillance State Expands Under Javier Milei's Administration
Amnesty International reports that Argentina's government has expanded its surveillance capabilities, creating a chilling effect on rights to privacy...
Russia Sentences Anti-war Politician to 11 Years in Prison Amid Mounting Pressure on Yabloko Party
Amnesty International condemns the sentencing of Lev Shlosberg, deputy chair of the Yabloko party, to 11 years and one month in prison for...
Iraq's Government Must Deliver on Human Rights Commitments, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has called on Iraq's government to end impunity for human rights violations, uphold women's and girls' rights, and guarantee...
Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal Issues Fresh Warrants for 3 Journalists
The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has issued fresh warrants for three journalists, Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu, and Farzana Rupa, over...
US Military Faces Criticism Over Alleged Unlawful Killings and Lack of Compliance with International Law
The US Department of Defense has submitted a report to Congress highlighting its record of compliance with the law of war, but human rights groups...
Vietnam Urged to Reject Repressive Penal Code Revisions
Human Rights Watch calls on Vietnamese authorities to reject proposed revisions to the penal code that violate basic rights and instead amend the law...
UN Urged to Keep International Force in Lebanon to Protect Civilians
Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations Security Council to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) beyond its...
South Africa Urged to Champion Gender Apartheid as Crime Against Humanity
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the Taliban's systematic oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan as gender apartheid...