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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


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