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]Amnesty critical of FIFA leader starring in Saudi PR video
FIFA said the “main purpose” of the two-day trip to Saudi Arabia during the coronavirus pandemic was “to witness the signing of the historic declaration between the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council.”
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 07:54 PM IST
Washington | Associated Press
Amnesty: Rich countries have bought too many Covid-19 vaccines
Rich countries have secured enough coronavirus vaccines to protect their populations nearly three times over by the end of 2021, Amnesty International and other groups said on Wednesday.
Published on Dec 09, 2020 05:05 PM IST
London | Reuters| Posted by Mallika Soni
Amnesty’s exit erodes Indian democracy
Amnesty’s departure would mean a voice that reminds us how frequently we fall short of our values will be silenced. It was often an irritating voice, but always a necessary one.
Published on Oct 10, 2020 05:26 PM IST
Amnesty says India ops shut
The home ministry, however, said in a statement that the stand taken by Amnesty International is “unfortunate, exaggerated, and far from the truth”.
Published on Sep 30, 2020 02:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Glossy statements’: Home Ministry’s sharp comeback to Amnesty on ‘witch-hunt’ barb
The home ministry said Amnesty UK had sent funds to India as foreign direct investment since it wasn’t allowed to receive foreign funds
Updated on Sep 30, 2020 01:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Neeraj Chauhan
On Amnesty row, BJP leader quotes ex-PM Manmohan Singh to defend govt
Amnesty International, in a statement, said that the freezing of its bank accounts by the Indian government, which it is learnt was done earlier this month, has brought its work to a juddering halt.
Updated on Sep 29, 2020 09:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Smriti Kak Ramachandran
Review: Amnesty by Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga’s latest novel is the account of a day in the life of Sri Lankan Tamil, Danny, who is an illegal immigrant in Sydney
Updated on Feb 21, 2020 07:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | CP Surendran
Indian women leaders trolled more than those in US, UK, says report
Amnesty revealed that of the 95 women politicians, 44 were from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 28 were from the Indian National Congress (INC), and 23 were from other parties such as Aam Aadmi Party, Apna Dal, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, All India Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) among others.
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 09:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Indian women politicians face more trolling than US, UK counterparts: Study
Amnesty India International-International Secretariat analysed 114,716 tweets that mentioned 95 women politicians between March and May 2019 — the elections were conducted over April and May — and found that 13.8% of them were abusive and problematic.
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 10:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Let journalists do their jobs’: Amnesty slams Pakistan ban on TV show
The regulatory body also banned journalist Kashif Abbasi from also hosting any show.
Updated on Jan 16, 2020 02:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Amnesty warns of Egypt’s ‘parallel justice system’
The London-based rights watchdog said the key tools of repression were the Supreme State Security Prosecution service, known as the SSSP, as well as counter-terrorism courts and special police forces.
Published on Nov 27, 2019 07:14 PM IST
Paris | Agence France-Presse
Google, Facebook business models threat to human rights: Amnesty report
“Google and Facebook dominate our modern lives -- amassing unparalleled power over the digital world by harvesting and monetizing the personal data of billions of people,” said Kumi Naidoo, Amnesty International’s secretary general.
Updated on Nov 22, 2019 04:24 AM IST
San Francisco | Agence France-Presse
ED issues notice to Amnesty over ‘FEMA’ violation
The officer added that Amnesty India received ₹51.72 crore for rendering civil society activities in India by getting remittances from parent body Amnesty International UK in the garb of export of services.
Published on Sep 06, 2019 01:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sri Lanka’s plan to revive death row for convicts after 42 yrs, Amnesty worried
The London-based rights group said it was “alarmed” over media reports of preparations to resume hangings although the country still does not have a qualified hangman.
Published on Jun 25, 2019 05:29 PM IST
Colombo, Sri lanka | Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka Cricket Corruption: ICC announces 15-day amnesty
The amnesty, which will run from 16-31 January, will apply to all participants under both the ICC and Sri Lankan Cricket Anti-Corruption codes.
Published on Jan 09, 2019 09:26 PM IST
Dubai | PTI
‘You no longer represent symbol of hope,’ Amnesty International strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
Amnesty International on Monday stripped Aung San Suu Kyi of its highest honour over the de facto Myanmar leader’s “indifference” to the atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.
Updated on Nov 14, 2018 12:12 AM IST
London | Agence France-Presse
Govt document says Amnesty was only allowed to receive Rs 1.69 crore
The document claims that Amnesty was given permission in 2011-12 under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, to receive Rs 1.69 crore from Amnesty International, UK.
Published on Oct 26, 2018 11:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Vikram Gopal
Day after raids, Amnesty India says govt trying to silence it
In a tweet, Amnesty India also said is clear that the government wants to instill fear among Civil Society Organisations.
Updated on Oct 26, 2018 06:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | Vikram Gopal
Amnesty International’s Bengaluru offices raided by Enforcement Directorate
Officials said the ED is looking at a possible and alleged violation of the FEMA linked to an earlier Union home ministry’s probe into the NGO’s accounts.
Updated on Oct 25, 2018 10:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | Vikram Gopal
25 convicts from Delhi jails to be released on October 2
Twenty-five convicts from different jails of Delhi will walk free next month as part of the Centre’s amnesty scheme. The first batch will be released on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary on October 2.
Published on Sep 12, 2018 04:00 AM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Muzaffarnagar riots: Amnesty blames Yogi government for plight of survivors
Amnesty International India blamed the state government’s apathy for seven gang-rape survivors still awaiting justice and the displaced continuing to look for rehabilitation
Updated on Sep 08, 2018 10:05 PM IST
New Delhi | Indo Asian News Service
Philippines’ president Duterte revokes amnesty of chief critic, orders arrest
Senator Antonio Trillanes, Duterte’s most vocal opponent, has repeatedly accused the president of asset concealment and backs complaints lodged with the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking his indictment over the alleged murders of thousands of criminals and drug dealers.
Updated on Sep 04, 2018 01:01 PM IST
Manila | Reuters
Bahrain upholds 5-year jail term of activist Nabeel Rajab for criticising kingdom
The charges are linked to tweets and retweets made via Rajab’s account and critical of the Saudi-led coalition, including Bahrain, fighting in Yemen in support of its beleaguered government since 2015.
Updated on Jun 05, 2018 06:53 PM IST
Agence France-Presse, Dubai | Agence France-Presse
Amnesty to stone-pelters sends out a wrong message
The actions of Kashmir’s politicians seem to have emboldened those who want to spread terror
Updated on May 07, 2018 12:37 PM IST
Shashi Shekhar
Myanmar President grants amnesty to 8,500 prisoners, scribes may not be covered
The amnesty coincided with Myanmar’s traditional New Year. A statement from presidential spokesman Zaw Thay said those released included the aged, people in ill health and drug offenders.
Published on Apr 17, 2018 11:14 AM IST
Associated Press, Yangon (Myanmar) | HT Correspondent
Indian courts gave 109 death sentences in 2017 but none executed: Amnesty
China remained the world’s top executioner in 2018 with death penalties running into thousands.
Updated on Apr 13, 2018 10:30 AM IST
Indo Asian News Service, United Nations | HT Correspondent