Amnesty International leader warns of rising authoritarian practices

Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:21 am

In a compelling broadcast, the Global Head of Amnesty International cautioned about a troubling surge in authoritarian practices worldwide. The stark warning, delivered with a mix of urgency and wry insight, highlights growing concerns over governmental overreach in an era already rife with political theatrics.

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OTTAWA — The global head of Amnesty International is calling on Ottawa to bring the same intensity it has used to call out U.S. tariffs and annexation threats to also call out breaches in human rights by Washington and other countries. Amnesty Secretary-General Agnès Callamard is making a rare…

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