Photo: The New Indian Express
ED Annexes Assets Of Amnesty International In Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate has seized properties of Amnesty International in connection with a money laundering case. Annexing properties worth Rs 17.66 crore, the Centre accused the global watchdog of receiving illegal foreign funds. Earlier, the NGO confirmed to dissolve its operations in India and blamed the centre for launching 'witch-hunt'. While many premises belonging to Amnesty India were raided by the government, the latter recently… read-more
Tags: Amnesty International, Enforcement Directorate, Central Government, MONEY LAUNDERING, Global Watchdog
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: The Indian Wire
Amnesty International Condemns Suppression Of Farm Law Protesters
Human rights body Amnesty International has condemned the Indian Government's retaliatory suppression of protesters, farmer leaders, and journalists. Citing the detention of Caravan journalist Mandeep Punia, the organization pressed for the unconditional release of those held merely for exercising their right to freedom of expression. Besides, Amnesty disapproved the authorities' move of blocking access to protest sites and banning social… read-more
Tags: farmer protest, Amnesty International, Indian government, Arrests, freedom of expression, Mandeep Punia
Courtesy: The Tribune
Photo: Scroll
Home Ministry Claims Amnesty International Received Illegal Foreign Funding
Human Rights Organization, Amnesty International (AI) has discontinued its Indian operation alleging the government of targeting the organization over 'unfavourable reports'. AI reported that their accounts were frozen, due to which they had to reduce their workforce. "AI is not registered under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and received illegal foreign funding," said the Home Ministry. Reportedly, the NGO criticized the government… read-more
Tags: Amnesty International, India, witch-hunting, Delhi riots 2020, Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: Hindustan Times
Mexico Records Highest COVID-19 Fatalities Among Health Workers: Amnesty
A report from Amnesty International claims that Mexico's health workers are the worst hit in the pandemic. Out of 7,000 medical workers' death globally, Mexico's tally is 1,320. Besides, Reuters analyzed that fatality risk of Mexican healthcare staff in August was four times higher than the US and eight times more than Brazil. Earlier this week, Mexico government informed that at least 102,494 health workers had contracted coronavirus.
Tags: Covid-19, Mexico, Amnesty International, India, Brazil
Courtesy: Reuters
Delhi Riots / Twitter
CAA Protests: Amnesty International Alleges Violation of Human Rights By Delhi Police
Global NGO, Amnesty International has accused Delhi Police of torture and violation of human rights during the communal riots that took place in the capital city over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The NGO’s report is based on forensic analysis of riot videos and eyewitness accounts, claiming the police burned down homes and beat up protesters based on their community. Delhi police is yet to respond on the allegations.
Tags: Delhi riots 2020, Delhi Police, Amnesty International, human rights violation
Courtesy: BBC
