The government decided it could bypass judicial oversight when applying penalties as severe as media de-licensing, and rushed through legislation that ‘legalized’ this approach

In response to today’s Tokyo High Court decision that endorsed the Japanese government ban on same-sex marriage, Amnesty International’s East Asia Researcher Boram Jang said: “The court’s decision today marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling in Tokyo – the final high court ruling of six lawsuits filed across the […]

New briefing documents how security forces used mounting and ultimately lethal force – including live ammunition – against largely peaceful protest in Kathmandu

Indonesian police used unlawful force against protesters, including beatings and the improper use of water cannon and tear gas grenades, during mass demonstrations that swept the country earlier this year, according to new investigation released today by Amnesty International. Thirty-six videos authenticated by Amnesty International’s Evidence Lab, along with interviews with five victims and witnesses, […]

July Global Two landmark Advisory Opinions this year significantly contributed to clarifying the states’ human rights obligations in the face of the climate emergency, bolstering the fight for climate justice and accountability. In July, the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of […]