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Amnesty International raises alarm over alleged migrant abuse by Spanish forces in Ceuta

Amnesty International has accused members of Spain’s armed forces of subjecting migrants and asylum seekers in Ceuta to alleged torture, physical violence and other cruel or degrading treatment, raising fresh concerns over the handling of the migration crisis in the Spanish enclave. The allegations......

Turkey intensifies LGBT crackdown as activists and rights groups protest

Turkey’s widening crackdown on LGBT+ activists has triggered a new wave of arrests and street protests, intensifying criticism from opposition parties and international human rights organizations. The campaign, launched by Turkish authorities on Sunday, continued on Tuesday in Istanbul and Ankara,......

South African women still face gaps in constitutional rights, Amnesty International says

More than three decades after the end of apartheid, millions of women and girls in South Africa are still unable to fully enjoy the rights guaranteed by the country’s Constitution, according to Amnesty International. The organization says women continue to face serious challenges involving safety,......

Amnesty International warns of rising attacks against migrants in South Africa

Amnesty International has raised concerns over the growing intimidation and abuses targeting migrants in South Africa, calling on authorities to take urgent action against groups accused of carrying out illegal inspections, forced evictions, and harassment of migrants and foreign-owned businesses. In......

Germany deports Afghan asylum seeker without criminal record for first time since Taliban takeover

Germany has deported an Afghan national without a criminal record for the first time since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, marking a significant development in the country's migration and asylum policy. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that the individual was returned......

Amnesty International calls for accountability after deadly strike on school in Iran

Amnesty International has called for accountability from the United States following a deadly airstrike that reportedly hit an elementary school in Iran, raising renewed concerns over civilian protection in armed conflicts. According to the human rights organization, four months have passed since the......

Amnesty report says scam centers continue operating in Cambodia despite crackdowns

Amnesty International has reported that numerous suspected scam operations continue to function in Cambodia despite government efforts to dismantle them. The findings highlight ongoing challenges in addressing transnational criminal networks operating across the region. According to the report, dozens......

Global executions reach highest level since 1981, with Iran leading the figures

The number of executions worldwide reached its highest level since 1981 in 2025, according to a new report by Amnesty International, highlighting a significant rise driven mainly by Iran and continued high levels of executions in China. The report estimates that at least 2,707 executions were carried......

Iran executes man convicted of membership in Jihadist Group

Iranian authorities have carried out the execution of a man convicted of belonging to the militant group Jaish al-Adl and participating in attacks against security forces, according to official sources. The individual, identified as Amer Ramesh, had been arrested during a counterterrorism operation......