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Urgent Action: Execution confirmed for man despite allegations of torture

The authorities of Viet Nam must immediately halt any plans to carry out the execution of a man whose case has been tainted by serious concerns of torture and violations of the right to a fair trial, Amnesty International said today. The organization urges the government to also promptly initiate...

DEATH SENTENCES AND EXECUTIONS 2022

This report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2021. Amnesty International reports only on executions, death sentences and other aspects of the use of the death penalty, such as commutations and exonerations, where there is reasonable confirmation. In...

Media Quote: Abolition of the Mandatory Death Penalty 

27 March 2023  Responding to the bills introduced in Parliament to abolish the mandatory death penalty, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Executive Director, Katrina Jorene Maliamauv said:  “We commend the government’s resolve to recommence reforms to abolish the mandatory death...

End escalating harassment of Mentega Terbang Filmmakers 

Joint Statement22 March 2023 We, the 74 undersigned organizations and individuals, strongly condemn the harassment and intimidation of the artists and filmmakers behind the movie Mentega Terbang who have faced police questioning, death threats and property vandalization.   On Wednesday, 15...

Halt deportation of people from Myanmar, ensure access to asylum 

Amnesty International Malaysia & Asylum Access MalaysiaJoint Media Quote13 December 2022  Responding to the decision by the Kuala Lumpur High Court to lift the stay of deportation of 114 people from Myanmar, Katrina Jorene Maliamauv, Executive Director of Amnesty International Malaysia...