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Amnesty International Malaysia & Amnesty International IndonesiaPress Release16 May 2023 Legal reforms on the use of the death penalty in Indonesia and Malaysia show that Southeast Asia can and should shift away from its highly punitive response to crime and move towards abolition, Amnesty...
May 16, 2023
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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...
May 16, 2023
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Open Letter to ASEAN Chairperson 24 April 2023 ASEAN leaders must take urgent action to ensure the release of all individuals unlawfully detained by the Myanmar military and establish a clear timeline for ASEAN’s implementation of the Five-Point Consensus. In this open letter to ASEAN, we call on...
April 25, 2023
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3 April 2023 Responding to the repeal of the mandatory death penalty at the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) in Malaysia, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Executive Director Katrina Jorene Maliamauv said: “Today’s vote has been a long-time in the making, and while there is...
April 3, 2023
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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...
March 27, 2023
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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...
March 22, 2023
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Amnesty International MalaysiaPress Statement 23 February 2023 On the two-year anniversary of the forced deportation of 1,086 people from Myanmar, Amnesty International Malaysia condemns the Malaysian government’s continued efforts to deport people from Myanmar, including children....
February 23, 2023
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Amnesty International MalaysiaMedia Quote22 December 2022 Responding to the announcement that the Malaysian government will table bills in Parliament to abolish the mandatory death penalty in February 2023, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Executive Director Katrina Jorene Maliamauv...
December 22, 2022
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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...
December 13, 2022
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Join the campaign and change a life today Throughout history, protest has been a powerful tool for change, but this precious right is under attack. Many governments around the world are restricting people’s right to protest, because they fear change. They want to maintain the status quo. They want...
November 25, 2022
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Demand justice for Zineb Redouane 80 year-old Zineb Redouane died after being shot in the face by police with a tear gas grenade as she closed her window. Zineb was killed by the reckless use of tear gas grenades during a protest outside her home. Take action and demand justice for Zineb and...
November 25, 2022
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Abducted, beaten, sexually assaulted and jailed for protesting Friends Joanah Mamombe, Netsai Marova and Cecillia Chimbiri were abducted, beaten and sexually assaulted after leading an anti-government protest in Zimbabwe. They now face jail for their peaceful actions. Demand justice for them now....
November 25, 2022