amnesty
Coverage of amnesty in the Nexus archive.
- IDF says it killed armed Hezbollah operative after manhunt in southern Lebanon
The IDF reported killing an armed Hezbollah operative following a manhunt in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's president dismissed criticism from Amnesty and other NGOs regarding a deal with Israel, stating the country aims to 'turn the page on wars' and urging U.S. support.
- 'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press
Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has shut down major independent media outlets, prompting Amnesty to urge the country to stop press harassment. Analysts view this as part of an expanding press crackdown and a potential power shift.
- Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting
Lebanon is considering its largest amnesty in 35 years, which would release over 3,000 prisoners and reduce thousands of sentences amid prison overcrowding. The measure has sparked protests and reignited debate over the fate of former Israeli-backed militia members.
- Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting
Lebanon is preparing for its largest amnesty in 35 years since its civil war ended in 1990, but some are protesting the move.
- Global use of death penalty including beheadings and public hangings doubles in a year with US, Saudi Arabia and China contributing to 'alarming spike' in executions, Amnesty reveals
The global use of the death penalty has doubled in a year, with the US, Saudi Arabia, and China contributing to the increase in executions. This surge includes methods such as beheadings and public hangings. Amnesty has deemed this rise an 'alarming spike'.
- The picture that shows the folly of Spain's socialist experiment to grant amnesty to 500,000 illegal migrants - at least: IAN GALLAGHER
Spain's socialist government granted amnesty to 500,000 undocumented migrants, a policy criticized as a failed experiment. The article argues the move highlights the consequences of lenient immigration policies.
- Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
Myanmar's government has reduced prison terms through a blanket policy, affecting Aung San Suu Kyi, who received two amnesties this month. Her remaining sentence remains unspecified.
- GOP Rep Randy Fine declares that deporting all illegal immigrants is the top way to make the US affordable
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., claims deporting all illegal immigrants would make the U.S. more affordable by reducing costs in housing, healthcare, education, and car insurance. He opposes any form of amnesty for illegal immigrants.