Rare 'twilight zone' ecosystem discovered off Cyprus
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Spain’s amnesty law sparks heated debate in European Parliament
Emotions ran high in the Strasbourg hemicycle on Wednesday as EU lawmakers clashed over Spain’s controversial amnesty law, part of a political deal with Catalan separatists to make Pedro Sánchez prime minister.
MEPs to debate Spain's amnesty deal over rule of law fears
The European Parliament will hold a debate next week on the controversial amnesty deal struck between the Spanish socialists and Catalan separatists to make Pedro Sánchez prime minister.
Iran acknowledges ‘tens of thousands’ detained in protests
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei “agreed to offer amnesty and reduce the sentences of tens of thousands accused and convicted in the recent incidents”, the state-run IRNA news agency said.
Kazakhstan's president signs amnesty law following January riots
Around 1,500 people who were arrested during the clashes will now be released and cleared.
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Rapists could go unpunished under N. Ireland bill, victims groups warn
Amnesty International says it creates a two-tier justice system and allows grave human rights violations committed during the Northern Ireland conflict to occur with impunity.
Ireland launches amnesty scheme for undocumented migrants
“I firmly believe this scheme will improve the lives of thousands of people," said Ireland's justice minister.
Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for 'Troubles' crimes
The government says the move reflects the poor chances of successfully prosecuting decades-old crimes, but families of people killed in the violence have called the plan a betrayal.
Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barcelona's opera
Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barlcelona's Opera house as PM Sanchez delivers major speech inside
Amnesty calls for probe into alleged Nagorno-Karabakh war crimes
A fierce war between the Azeri army and Armenian separatists supported by Yerevan broke out at the end of September.
What is the #EndSars movement in Nigeria?
The #EndSars hashtag has been trending for weeks, calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria.
Poland holds virtual protests against abortion bill during lockdown
Amnesty International say that laws on abortion and sex education "must not be rushed through under cover of COVID-19".
Hungary human rights alarm as MPs mull new COVID-19 law
If enacted the new law potentially allows Viktor Orban's government to bypass Parliament during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Amnesty International denies terror charges against its Turkish team
The trial of the eleven, including Taner Elic, the Head of Amnesty in Turkey, resumes in Istanbul today.
Scotland launches gun amnesty
Residents must hand in all undocumented replica firearms, air weapons, BB guns, realistic imitation firearms, components parts and other ballistic items before July 1.