Amnesty 'Predators' Report on Global Leaders
Key Questions
What is the main focus of Amnesty International's 'Predators' report?
The 2026 report details a predatory backslide in human rights across 144 countries, citing examples like killings in Sudan, rapes in DRC, blocks in Gaza, and tech surveillance. It slams leaders such as Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump as 'Predators' for abuses in 2025/26. The report ties these issues to broader trends like Milei rollbacks and anti-protest laws.
Which leaders were labeled 'Predators' in the Amnesty report?
Amnesty International labeled Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump as 'Predators' for their roles in human rights abuses during 2025/26. The report, reflecting on Callamard’s views, accuses them of inspiring devastating wars and abuses in other states. Related coverage notes their actions as part of a global assault on civil and human rights.
What specific human rights abuses are highlighted in the report?
The report points to killings in Sudan, rapes in DRC, blocks in Gaza, and widespread tech surveillance as examples of predatory backslides in 144 countries. It connects these to actions by leaders like Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump, as well as rollbacks under Milei and anti-protest laws. Global rights groups say these leaders inspire other states to commit similar abuses.
2026 report details predatory backslide in 144 countries (Sudan killings, DRC rapes, Gaza blocks, tech surveillance); slams Netanyahu/Putin/Trump as 'Predators' for 2025/26 abuses (Callamard reflections), ties to Milei rollbacks, anti-protest laws.