Amnesty International
Amnesty International calls for immediate ban on pellet shotgun in J&K
It’s responsible for blinding, killing hundreds in Kashmir Valley, says rights body.
Protect Rohingyas, don't threaten deportation: Amnesty to Govt
The rights body also said the Modi government should 'reaffirm' its commitment to protect Rohingya refugees and asylum-seekers in India.
Chinese Nobel laureate leaves jail for cancer care
Liu Xiaobo was sentenced in 2009 for “subversion” by China govt.
Taking ‘refuge’ in music concerts
In an attempt to unite people in welcoming refugees, these performances will take place as part of “Give a Home”.
Pakistan: 4 Taliban terrorists convicted by military courts executed
The terrorists were active members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and had confessed to their crimes to a magistrate and the trial court.
Attacks on political activists in Kashmir, matter of concern, says PDP
Amnesty International has termed the attacks on mainstream political activists as human rights abuse and asked for immediate halt to these.
Executions in China said to outpace world despite decline
All other countries together executed at least 1,032 people last year -- a decline of 37 percent compared to 2015.
Syria regime hanged 13,000 in notorious prison: Amnesty
Most of the victims were civilians believed to be opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Saudi Arabia executed 153 in 2016, including 47 on a single day
Rights group Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia carried out at least 158 death sentences in 2015, coming third after Iran and Pakistan.