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Amnesty International in Northern Ireland: human rights news, events, campaigns and comment
Amnesty calls for Irish FA support in campaign to ban Israel from football tournaments - @belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Israel FA in breach of UEFA and FIFA's own statutes by “organising clubs in illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Israel FA in breach of UEFA and FIFA's own statutes by “organising clubs in illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Amnesty calls for IFA support in campaign to ban Israel from football tournaments
Amnesty International is calling on the Irish Football Association (IFA) to urge Uefa and Fifa to ban Israel from tournaments.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Amnesty calls for Irish FA support in campaign to ban Israel from football tournaments - @belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Israel FA in breach of UEFA and FIFA's own statutes by “organising clubs in illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Israel FA in breach of UEFA and FIFA's own statutes by “organising clubs in illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Human rights groups criticise Troubles Bill ‘lawfare’ claims
“Human rights protections uphold the very basic principle that no-one is above the law. Accountability strengthens trust. Impunity destroys it.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
“Human rights protections uphold the very basic principle that no-one is above the law. Accountability strengthens trust. Impunity destroys it.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Human rights groups criticise Troubles Bill ‘lawfare’ claims
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill is due for its second reading in the UK Parliament on Tuesday.
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Human rights groups criticise Troubles Bill ‘lawfare’ claims
“Human rights protections uphold the very basic principle that no-one is above the law. Accountability strengthens trust. Impunity destroys it.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
“Human rights protections uphold the very basic principle that no-one is above the law. Accountability strengthens trust. Impunity destroys it.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
It’s time to show Israel the red card. 🟥
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s time to show Israel the red card. 🟥
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
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History teaches us clearly: rights can be lost quickly if we don't defend them.
Act now: amn.st/633227EWl4
Act now: amn.st/633227EWl4
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
History teaches us clearly: rights can be lost quickly if we don't defend them.
Act now: amn.st/633227EWl4
Act now: amn.st/633227EWl4
We will be marching in Belfast tomorrow with
@belfast-ipsc.bsky.social to call for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and thousands of other Palestinians still illegally detained in Israel.
Writers’ Square, Belfast - 12pm, Saturday 25 October.
@belfast-ipsc.bsky.social to call for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and thousands of other Palestinians still illegally detained in Israel.
Writers’ Square, Belfast - 12pm, Saturday 25 October.
Israeli authorities continue to illegally detain Palestinian health workers including Dr Hussam Abu Safiya.
On Monday, UK healthcare workers, Healthcare Workers Watch & Health Workers4Palestine joined Amnesty activists to demand Palestinian health workers illegally detained in Israel are released.
On Monday, UK healthcare workers, Healthcare Workers Watch & Health Workers4Palestine joined Amnesty activists to demand Palestinian health workers illegally detained in Israel are released.
October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We will be marching in Belfast tomorrow with
@belfast-ipsc.bsky.social to call for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and thousands of other Palestinians still illegally detained in Israel.
Writers’ Square, Belfast - 12pm, Saturday 25 October.
@belfast-ipsc.bsky.social to call for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and thousands of other Palestinians still illegally detained in Israel.
Writers’ Square, Belfast - 12pm, Saturday 25 October.
#Manchester “Our thoughts are with the Jewish community and those affected by this appalling attack on such an important and holy day in the Jewish calendar.
“Now more than ever, it is crucial to stand in solidarity with one another."
Full statement: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
“Now more than ever, it is crucial to stand in solidarity with one another."
Full statement: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Amnesty International UK is deeply saddened by the news of this morning's attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in north Manchester and condemns this horrific act of violence that has taken the lives of...
Amnesty International UK is deeply saddened by the news of this morning's attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in north Manchester and condemns this horrific act of violence that has taken the lives of...
www.amnesty.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#Manchester “Our thoughts are with the Jewish community and those affected by this appalling attack on such an important and holy day in the Jewish calendar.
“Now more than ever, it is crucial to stand in solidarity with one another."
Full statement: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
“Now more than ever, it is crucial to stand in solidarity with one another."
Full statement: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC:
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
September 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC:
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on this day in 2001.
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
September 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on this day in 2001.
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the murder of NI journalist Martin O'Hagan, Amnesty International has called for a fresh investigation into the murder.
It also wants a long-awaited report by the Police Ombudsman to be released. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
It also wants a long-awaited report by the Police Ombudsman to be released. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
New call for probe into NI journalist’s murder ahead of 24th anniversary of LVF killing
The continued failure to catch the killers of journalist Martin O’Hagan is unacceptable, a human rights campaigner has said.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the murder of NI journalist Martin O'Hagan, Amnesty International has called for a fresh investigation into the murder.
It also wants a long-awaited report by the Police Ombudsman to be released. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
It also wants a long-awaited report by the Police Ombudsman to be released. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn to request a public inquiry into unlawful state surveillance in Northern Ireland.
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
September 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn to request a public inquiry into unlawful state surveillance in Northern Ireland.
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
MI5 admission raises troubling questions for press freedom - The @irishnews.com view
This latest disclosure should prompt urgent scrutiny of how surveillance powers are exercised and overseen. www.irishnews.com/opinion/mi5-...
This latest disclosure should prompt urgent scrutiny of how surveillance powers are exercised and overseen. www.irishnews.com/opinion/mi5-...
MI5 admission raises troubling questions for press freedom - The Irish News view
Irish News editorial on why democracy is weakened when the press is treated as a threat
www.irishnews.com
September 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
MI5 admission raises troubling questions for press freedom - The @irishnews.com view
This latest disclosure should prompt urgent scrutiny of how surveillance powers are exercised and overseen. www.irishnews.com/opinion/mi5-...
This latest disclosure should prompt urgent scrutiny of how surveillance powers are exercised and overseen. www.irishnews.com/opinion/mi5-...
Calls for ‘urgent action’ after MI5 illegally monitored ex-BBC NI journalist’s phone
‘A journalist’s right to protect their sources is the bedrock of a free press. This is not just about one journalist, it is about the public’s right to know the truth.’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
‘A journalist’s right to protect their sources is the bedrock of a free press. This is not just about one journalist, it is about the public’s right to know the truth.’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Calls for ‘urgent action’ after MI5 illegally monitored ex-BBC NI journalist’s phone
MI5 has admitted to illegally monitoring the mobile phone of former BBC NI home affairs correspondent Vincent Kearney.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Calls for ‘urgent action’ after MI5 illegally monitored ex-BBC NI journalist’s phone
‘A journalist’s right to protect their sources is the bedrock of a free press. This is not just about one journalist, it is about the public’s right to know the truth.’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
‘A journalist’s right to protect their sources is the bedrock of a free press. This is not just about one journalist, it is about the public’s right to know the truth.’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
'Shocking' attempt to cover up police surveillance of journalists
“Unfortunately, the PSNI has shown itself to be a repeat lawbreaker when it comes to covert surveillance of journalists. These revelations strike at the heart of public trust in policing.”
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
“Unfortunately, the PSNI has shown itself to be a repeat lawbreaker when it comes to covert surveillance of journalists. These revelations strike at the heart of public trust in policing.”
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
September 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
'Shocking' attempt to cover up police surveillance of journalists
“Unfortunately, the PSNI has shown itself to be a repeat lawbreaker when it comes to covert surveillance of journalists. These revelations strike at the heart of public trust in policing.”
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
“Unfortunately, the PSNI has shown itself to be a repeat lawbreaker when it comes to covert surveillance of journalists. These revelations strike at the heart of public trust in policing.”
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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Racist crimes hit record high in Northern Ireland.
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Racist crimes hit record high in Northern Ireland.
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
“The people at the heart of this story seem to be forgotten... the refugees themselves who have often fled war and persecution and are simply seeking safety for themselves and their families” - Patrick Corrigan of Amnesty International
Link www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
Link www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
August 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
“The people at the heart of this story seem to be forgotten... the refugees themselves who have often fled war and persecution and are simply seeking safety for themselves and their families” - Patrick Corrigan of Amnesty International
Link www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
Link www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
Northern Ireland: Asylum seekers deserve to live with dignity
Hotels are unsuitable for housing people seeking asylum. This judgment and further challenges must not lead to even further disruption and insecurity for refugees trying to rebuild their lives. More 👉 www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Hotels are unsuitable for housing people seeking asylum. This judgment and further challenges must not lead to even further disruption and insecurity for refugees trying to rebuild their lives. More 👉 www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
August 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Northern Ireland: Asylum seekers deserve to live with dignity
Hotels are unsuitable for housing people seeking asylum. This judgment and further challenges must not lead to even further disruption and insecurity for refugees trying to rebuild their lives. More 👉 www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Hotels are unsuitable for housing people seeking asylum. This judgment and further challenges must not lead to even further disruption and insecurity for refugees trying to rebuild their lives. More 👉 www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Amnesty International has called on the PSNI to “uphold people’s right to protest against the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza”.
> Police probing possible offences following pro-Palestine rally in Belfast - UTV News
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
> Police probing possible offences following pro-Palestine rally in Belfast - UTV News
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
August 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Amnesty International has called on the PSNI to “uphold people’s right to protest against the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza”.
> Police probing possible offences following pro-Palestine rally in Belfast - UTV News
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
> Police probing possible offences following pro-Palestine rally in Belfast - UTV News
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
Amnesty International has called on the PSNI to “uphold people’s right to protest against the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.”
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Protest organiser warned of potential criminal charges over Palestine Action displays in crowd
Ahead of multiple protests this weekend, Derry organiser told she could face criminal action over her name being on Parades Commission documents
www.irishnews.com
August 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Amnesty International has called on the PSNI to “uphold people’s right to protest against the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.”
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Amnesty International has written to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the arrest of a woman for wearing a 'Palestine Action' T-shirt.
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
August 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Amnesty International has written to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the arrest of a woman for wearing a 'Palestine Action' T-shirt.
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Belfast - a city of welcome.
Compassion, dignity, and human rights for all.
🧡 #RefugeesWelcome
📍 #Belfast
Compassion, dignity, and human rights for all.
🧡 #RefugeesWelcome
📍 #Belfast
August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Belfast - a city of welcome.
Compassion, dignity, and human rights for all.
🧡 #RefugeesWelcome
📍 #Belfast
Compassion, dignity, and human rights for all.
🧡 #RefugeesWelcome
📍 #Belfast
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We analysed every line of X’s algorithm we could get our hands on.
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
August 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We analysed every line of X’s algorithm we could get our hands on.
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Northern Ireland: Amnesty condemns 'appalling racist violence' in Ballymena www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Northern Ireland: Amnesty condemns 'appalling racist violence' in Ballymena
Last night’s appalling racist violence in Ballymena could have cost someone their life.
www.amnesty.org.uk
June 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Northern Ireland: Amnesty condemns 'appalling racist violence' in Ballymena www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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Amnesty has documented scores of death threats, bomb threats and violent attacks against journalists in Northern Ireland.
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
Why is Northern Ireland the most dangerous place in the UK to be a journalist?
YouTube video by Amnesty International UK
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Amnesty has documented scores of death threats, bomb threats and violent attacks against journalists in Northern Ireland.
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
Amnesty has documented scores of death threats, bomb threats and violent attacks against journalists in Northern Ireland.
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
Why is Northern Ireland the most dangerous place in the UK to be a journalist?
YouTube video by Amnesty International UK
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Amnesty has documented scores of death threats, bomb threats and violent attacks against journalists in Northern Ireland.
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
🎬 Powerful testimony from Belfast journalists Allison Morris, Paula Mackin, Richard Sullivan, Martin Breen and Steven Moore. youtu.be/eXriDvx51mE?...
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Northern Ireland’s justice minister has been urged to establish and chair a new media safety group following a “sustained campaign of threats and violence” against journalists.
Naomi Long urged to establish new media safety group for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s justice minister has been urged to establish and chair a new media safety group following a “sustained campaign of threats and violence” against journalists.
www.irishlegal.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Northern Ireland’s justice minister has been urged to establish and chair a new media safety group following a “sustained campaign of threats and violence” against journalists.