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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

In a tweet, Amnesty India also said is clear that the government wants to instill fear among Civil Society Organisations. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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 read more

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... read more

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. read more

The actions of Kashmir’s politicians seem to have emboldened those who want to spread terror read more

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. read more

China remained the world’s top executioner in 2018 with death penalties running into thousands. read more