Amnesty International said the hanging showed Japan’s “shocking lack of respect for the right to life.” Continue reading →

The protests, which lasted about four days in several cities and towns in Iran in November, were sparked by a sharp rise in gasoline prices. Continue reading →

At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising gasoline prices and a subsequent crackdown by security forces, Amnesty International said Monday Continue reading →

Since the unrest began last month, more than 260 protesters have been killed by security forces who have used live ammunition, rubber bullets and tear gas in an effort to quell the protests. Continue reading →

Facebook is seeking to have NSO barred from accessing or attempting to access WhatsApp and Facebook’s services and is seeking unspecified damages. Continue reading →

In a letter, Amnesty explains it’s worried those initiatives undermine and violate a range of Alberta’s human rights obligations. Continue reading →

Several countries have issued advisories over gun violence in the U.S. — should Canadians be concerned? Continue reading →

The organization says the policy no longer guarantees asylum seekers the same legal rights as those offered in Canada. Continue reading →

A northern New Brunswick mayor is rolling out the welcome mat for Quebecers upset with their province’s move to restrict some people from wearing religious symbols. Continue reading →

Seven groups including Amnesty International and the province’s main women’s federation attacked the secularism bill as discriminatory. Continue reading →