Human Rights Authority

Amnesty International has criticised the arrest of protesters outside the Labour Party Conference in the UK, saying the detentions raise concerns about the right to peaceful protest. The human rights group is calling on authorities to respect freedom of expression and assembly, and the incident has drawn attention to how police handle demonstrations at political events in Britain.

A photo exhibition has opened in Lyon, France, aiming to raise public awareness of executions and human rights violations in Iran. The display documents what organisers describe as ongoing repression, and is drawing attention to the situation of prisoners and dissidents. Human rights campaigners hope it will spur French and European audiences to press for accountability from the Iranian authorities.