SKOPJE, NORTH MACEDONIA – Four former officials from North Macedonia’s ruling party VMRO-DPMNE were released by a court after being convicted of organizing a violent attack on the Parliament in 2017. Trajko Veljanovksi, a former parliamentary speaker, Spiro Ristovski, Mile Janakieski, both former cabinet ministers, and Vladimir Atanasovski, a former head of national security, had … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – Following a high-stakes protest by PTI supporters in Islamabad’s D-Chowk, Amnesty International has called for a transparent investigation into the state’s response, labeling it a “deadly crackdown.” The clash between over 10,000 protesters and 20,000 security forces led to intense teargas shelling to disperse the crowds. After a day of clashes resulting … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – Recent clashes between protesters from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and law enforcement agencies have sparked concerns over the use of force and restrictions on peaceful assembly in Pakistan. The escalation of violence, shutdown of mobile internet services, and mass detentions of PTI protesters have raised alarm among human rights organizations. Babu … Read more
Peru President Under Investigation for Role in Deadly 2022 Protests, Amnesty International Report Finds
Lima, Peru – Following a period of civil unrest that resulted in the deaths of 50 civilians and one policeman, a new report published today by Amnesty International sheds light on the potential criminal responsibility of President Dina Boluarte in the tragic events that unfolded between December 2022 and March 2023. The report, titled “Who … Read more
Tbilisi, Georgia – A civic activist in Georgia, Zuka Berdzenishvili, was violently attacked by unknown assailants just hours after being accused on social media by the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament of involvement in a campaign of terror. Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Denis Krivosheev, expressed serious concerns about the … Read more
Lima, Peru – Amnesty International is urging Peru’s Attorney General’s Office to thoroughly investigate the lethal use of force by security forces during protests that resulted in 49 deaths from December to February. The human rights organization’s report highlights a disturbing pattern of violence, targeting individuals from marginalized communities and raising concerns about potential state-ordered … Read more
Police in Humberside, United Kingdom, reported a successful turnout during a week-long amnesty program aimed at reducing knife crime. Over 700 blades, including “zombie knives” and other dangerous weapons, were voluntarily surrendered to the authorities. Some of the knives were described by officers as “really horrific,” adding to the concern over the prevalence of such … Read more