Global rights under threat from US, Russia, China; Israel accused of genocide

Amnesty International's annual report warns that global human rights are under threat from multiple assaults, which have intensified since US President Donald Trump returned to power.

The report criticizes major powers like the US, Russia, and China for undermining international law and efforts to combat poverty and discrimination.

It highlights conflicts in regions such as Sudan, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Gaza, where millions of lives were devastated by war and human rights abuses.

Amnesty accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza through forced displacement and humanitarian catastrophe, a charge Israel denies.

The report also notes an increase in violence and discrimination against women, particularly in conflict zones like Sudan and under Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

Additionally, the organization calls for better regulation of AI technologies to protect human rights and warns about governments misusing surveillance tools against opponents.