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SNAPSHOT | Amnesty urges govt to clarify asylum procedures; MACC quizzes 10 over KWAP losses

SNAPSHOT | Amnesty urges govt to clarify asylum procedures; MACC quizzes 10 over KWAP losses

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

2025 report documents rising rights violations involving govts, armed groups.

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‘Death penalty moratorium creates limbo, move towards abolition’

‘Death penalty moratorium creates limbo, move towards abolition’

Death sentences still being issued despite moratorium, criminologist laments.

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38 more sentenced to death last year, says Amnesty International

38 more sentenced to death last year, says Amnesty International

UPDATED 6.43PM | This is after the mandatory death penalty was abolished last year.

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LETTER | Don't bury int'l agency ratings with well-prepared rhetorics

LETTER | Don't bury int'l agency ratings with well-prepared rhetorics

Amnesty Int'l is reputable organisation that many countries, investors refer to.

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Malaysia's freedom of expression further stifled – Amnesty report

Malaysia's freedom of expression further stifled – Amnesty report

Group urges govt to fulfil promises for reforms.

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Amnesty, OIC calls for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack

Amnesty, OIC calls for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack

It comes after Israeli forces killed over 100 Palestinians waiting for food supplies.

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Indefinite extension of execution moratoriums needed: Amnesty

Indefinite extension of execution moratoriums needed: Amnesty

Group says death penalty was imposed in 44pct of cases in High Courts.

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Amnesty: None should be forced back into ‘brutal’ Myanmar

Amnesty: None should be forced back into ‘brutal’ Myanmar

Malaysia recently deported 150 to Myanmar, including former navy officials.

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Amnesty: M'sia insincere if UNHCR deemed 'foreign interference'

Amnesty: M'sia insincere if UNHCR deemed 'foreign interference'

Rights group fears Malaysia's plan to deport 135 Myanmar nationals.

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Amnesty urges police to drop probe on Nagaenthran vigil participants

Amnesty urges police to drop probe on Nagaenthran vigil participants

Right to gather peacefully is guaranteed under the constitution, it says.

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Govt urged to review policy of detaining refugees indefinitely

Govt urged to review policy of detaining refugees indefinitely

This comes after the breakout at Penang immigration detention centre.

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Russia revokes registration of Amnesty, Human Rights Watch

Russia revokes registration of Amnesty, Human Rights Watch

HRW says it's likely in response to its reporting on war in Ukraine.

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Death penalty erodes M'sia's efforts to save citizens abroad - Amnesty

Death penalty erodes M'sia's efforts to save citizens abroad - Amnesty

NGO says if death penalty wrong in another country, it's also wrong here.

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Amnesty launches online petition for Nagaenthran’s life

Amnesty launches online petition for Nagaenthran’s life

It also wants a moratorium on all executions.

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Amnesty to shut Hong Kong offices given national security law risks

Amnesty to shut Hong Kong offices given national security law risks

At least 35 groups have disbanded this year.

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Why probe those asking for justice for Ganapathy, asks Amnesty International

Why probe those asking for justice for Ganapathy, asks Amnesty International

RIghts group also question why police are handling probe when they are the alleged masterminds.

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Amnesty International apologizes to Russia's Navalny, restores 'prisoner of conscience' status

Amnesty International apologizes to Russia's Navalny, restores 'prisoner of conscience' status

The group revoked his status on Feb 24 but now says the decision was used to further violate Navalny's rights.

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Covid-19 pandemic worsens human rights situation in M'sia - Amnesty report

Covid-19 pandemic worsens human rights situation in M'sia - Amnesty report

Amnesty International M'sia says govt response to the pandemic exposes inequalities existing in the country.

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114 Myanmar nationals to stay in M'sia after court leave granted

114 Myanmar nationals to stay in M'sia after court leave granted

UPDATED 12.48PM | Two human rights groups can now commence legal action to prevent their deportation.

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Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty

Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty

There are at least 170 'prisoners of conscience', of which around 70 are serving jail terms for online activism, it says.

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LETTER | 'Overturn charges against hospital union activists'

LETTER | 'Overturn charges against hospital union activists'

Amnesty International also calls on authorities to probe allegations of mistreatment of hospital workers.

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Amnesty alarmed by deaths in detention centres

Amnesty alarmed by deaths in detention centres

All deaths should be thoroughly and transparently investigated, says the human rights body.

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Are we to let undocumented migrants go after MCO lifts? Ismail Sabri asks critics

Are we to let undocumented migrants go after MCO lifts? Ismail Sabri asks critics

CORONAVIRUS | Human rights groups are critical of Putrajaya's crackdown on undocumented migrants in enhanced MCO areas.

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