Amnesty International: Dire Human Rights Abuses in 155 Countries, Calls for Urgent UN Reform

April 25, 2024
Amnesty International: Dire Human Rights Abuses in 155 Countries, Calls for Urgent UN Reform
  • Amnesty International's 2023 report documents human rights abuses in 155 countries, highlighting a global crisis.

  • France faces criticism for AI surveillance, use of force in protests, anti-Muslim sentiment, and democratic decline.

  • The report warns of heightened risks due to conflicts, gender justice setbacks, climate change, and AI surveillance growth.

  • Concerns include algorithmic surveillance at the 2024 Olympics, police impunity, and violence against LGBTQIA+ people.

  • Amnesty International calls for a reevaluation of free speech laws in terrorism cases and criticizes vandalism against migrants and religious sites.

  • The report condemns Belgium's treatment of asylum seekers, prison conditions, and criticizes UN Security Council veto power and bias in international conflicts.

  • Urgent reforms are urged for international institutions and the UN Security Council, alongside the regulation of AI and Big Tech's influence on human rights.

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