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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...

WRITE FOR RIGHTS 2022

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...

Zineb Redouane

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...

Joanah, Netsai, Cecillia

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....