Petrol and diesel cars soon to be banned by 2030

Victory: new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be banned by 2030

The government has promised to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 - ten years earlier than planned. And although there's alway's more to do, this is a historic turning point for climate action in the UK.

The Greek government will secretly expel thousands of migrants

Pushbacks in Greek waters put lives at risk

Border patrol agency has a duty to protect human rights

 Mounting evidence suggests the Greek government has been secretly expelling thousands of migrants trying to reach its shores. An EUObserver article published on November 18 also suggests the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) is aware of this practice.

Libya towards a more secure and prosperous future

Lybians charting way to secure and prosperous future, but challenges lie ahead

Stephanie Williams, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN's mission in Lybia, UNSMIL, outlines recent developements including a nationwide ceasefire agreed last month and  the start of political dialogue last week in neighbouring Tunisia.

Bill in Denmark on the right to consent for women

Denmark: First reading of "Sex without consent is rape" bill brings historic moment for women's rights closer

Responding to the reading of a bill in Denmark's parliament today that, once law, will finally recognise that sex without consent is rape, Amnesty International's Women's Rights Researcher.

Ending abusive immigration detention in Malaysia

Malaysia: End abusive immigration detention

Release children; allow UN refugee agency access to detained migrants.