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Amnesty details wave of homophobia in Eastern Europe
Shocking new briefing profiles verbal and physical attacks and the current state of legislation in 19 countries across Eastern Europe Posted: 17 May 2008
Zimbabwe: Violence reaches crisis point
Youths forced to fight; schools close as teachers flee violence Posted: 16 May 2008
Europe: Lesbians and gay men march with pride to end prejudice
On the eve of the International Day Against Homophobia (17 May), Amnesty International calls on governments in Europe to secure the right of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to celebrate their identity. Posted: 16 May 2008
Zimbabwe: Trade unionists in detention at risk of torture
Amnesty International supporters are urging authorities in Zimbabwe to immediately release two leading trade unionists Posted: 15 May 2008
Most British people believe UK Government cannot claim to be a force for good unless it agrees to cluster bombs ban
Nearly eight out of ten people (79%) in Great Britain think the government should support a worldwide ban on cluster bombs Posted: 15 May 2008
Guantanamo: 'We will close' promises not enough- Ming Campbell in Washington
Sir Menzies Campbell speaks out after Amnesty delegation meets US government to discuss future of notorious prison camp Posted: 15 May 2008
Colombia: Extradition of paramilitary leaders must not lead to closure of investigation into their responsibility in human rights violations
The Colombian government's decision to extradite 14 paramilitary leaders wanted in the USA on drugs-trafficking charges should not Posted: 13 May 2008
Guantánamo ex-detainee Murat Kurnaz visits Belfast
Former Guantánamo detainee Murat Kurnaz launches his powerful book 'Five Years of My Life: an Innocent Man in Guantánamo' at an Amnesty International event in the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Thursday May 8th, 6.30pm, Black Box Café, Hill St, Belfast. Posted: 12 May 2008
Burma/Myanmar: Cyclone relief- Asian governments must insist on swift action
Leaders of Amnesty International in the Asia Pacific region, who are meeting in Hong Kong, have called on their governments to use every means possible to pressure the Burmese authorities Posted: 12 May 2008
Lebanon: Leaders must prevent human rights abuses
All political leaders in Lebanon must clearly instruct their supporters to refrain from recklessly carrying out attacks Posted: 12 May 2008
UK must pursue investigations against suspected war criminal
Amnesty appeals to authorities to provide protection to prospective witnesses Posted: 9 May 2008
Oxford pupil wins Amnesty International poetry competition award for the Midlands
Aditi Gaddam's poem named You Can't Jail Minds the Midlands regional winner Posted: 9 May 2008
Burma/Myanmar: Cooperate with the international community to ensure appropriate aid for victims
Junta must ensure help goes to all victims irrespective of race, colour or creed Posted: 8 May 2008
Saudi Arabia: Appeal launched for professor facing flogging for meeting woman in cafe
Amnesty International has launched an urgent appeal for a university professor in Saudi Arabia who has been sentenced to 150 lashes and eight months' imprisonment for meeting a woman in a coffee shop. Posted: 7 May 2008
Somalia: Troops killing people 'like goats' by slitting throats-new Amnesty report
Amnesty International today released a report revealing the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis facing the people of Somalia. Posted: 6 May 2008
India: First major study of country's death penalty finds fatal flaws
Report calls for halt to all executions amid 'lethal lottery' Posted: 2 May 2008
Guantanamo releases: Fresh call for justice for all remaining prisoners
Releases come shortly after new anti-'waterboarding' film denounces torture Posted: 2 May 2008
Vietnam: At least 14 arrests under the excuse of Olympic torch relay
Peaceful protestors held despite being over 1,000 miles away from relay route Posted: 1 May 2008
China Olympics: Cartoon character tortured in new Amnesty film marking 100-day countdown
With 100 days to go until the Beijing Olympics, Amnesty International today Posted: 30 Apr 2008
Mozambique: Violent police assume 'licence to kill'
Police in Mozambique are killing and torturing people with near total impunity according to an Amnesty International report published today Posted: 29 Apr 2008
