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Zimbabwe: New report documents alarming clampdown on basic freedoms ahead of elections
Zimbabwean police are continuing to target and intimidate human rights defenders ahead of elections later this month according to a new report published by Amnesty International today. Posted: 12 Jul 2013
Amnesty calls for wider investigation into Shell's Nigeria operation after arrest of contractors
A major fire that forced Shell to close its Trans Niger Pipeline in southern Nigeria raises serious questions about the way the oil giant is operating, Amnesty International and the Nigerian National Coalition on Gas Flaring and Oil Spills (NACGOND) said. Posted: 26 Jun 2013
Nearly 100,000 people join call to end discrimination against Roma in Europe
Amnesty International will hand in a petition tomorrow signed by nearly 100,000 people across the globe calling on the European Commission to take action to end the continuing widespread discrimination faced by Roma people across Europe. Posted: 26 Jun 2013
Chinese mining industry contributes to abuses in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Chinese mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) need to do more to prevent their operations from leading to human rights abuses, Amnesty International warned today in a new report. Posted: 19 Jun 2013
Romania: Amnesty's new report labels treatment of Roma as 'total betrayal'
The Romanian authorities betray thousands of their citizens through broken promises and total disregard of their right to adequate housing, Amnesty International said in a new report published today on forced evictions in the country. Posted: 18 Jun 2013
Spanish attitude to justice a 'slap in the face' for the victims of Franco
A new report from Amnesty International has revealed that the Spanish authorities are routinely failing to investigate crimes committed during the Civil War and Franco period. Posted: 17 Jun 2013
Turkey: Amnesty fears violence will escalate without meaningful talks
Amnesty International issued a stark warning to the Turkish authorities today begin meaningful talks with activists or risk a serious escalation of violence Posted: 11 Jun 2013
Amnesty urges Hague to put human rights before trade in talks with Colombia
William Hagues commitment to tackling impunity for sexual violence will face a fresh challenge this week when he comes face to face with the Colombian President in London. Posted: 6 Jun 2013
El Salvador: After Beatriz, no more women must suffer discrimination and torture
No woman should be denied life-saving medical treatment including abortion if necessary Amnesty International said, after the Salvadoran authorities waited for weeks before taking action to save the life of a seriously-ill pregnant woman. Posted: 5 Jun 2013
El Salvador: Government must act immediately to save young woman's life
Swift medical action is desperately needed to save a young womans life, Amnesty International said after El Salvadors Minister of Health suggested an early Caesarean section could be performed to preserve her health. Posted: 31 May 2013
Turkey: Time to remove the shackles on freedom
A new hard-hitting report from Amnesty International has revealed a worrying trend towards restriction of freedom of expression in Turkey. Posted: 27 Mar 2013
Italy: Rome's authorities deny social housing to Roma's communities
The new Italian government and municipal authorities in Rome must act urgently to end discriminatory policies which deny Roma communities access to social housing, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 1 Mar 2013
Papua New Guinea: Authorities must act after woman is burned alive for "sorcery"
A 20-year-old woman has become the latest victim of sorcery-related killings in Papua New Guinea. Kepari Leniata was brutally murdered after being accused of using witchcraft to kill a young boy. Posted: 8 Feb 2013
Uruguay signature opens new route to justice for millions
People who have their economic, social and cultural rights routinely trampled on are set to gain a fresh route to justice via the United Nations all thanks to the signature of Uruguay today. Posted: 5 Feb 2013
Gael Garcia Bernal backs Amnesty's call for an end to impunity
The film star Gael Garcia Bernal has backed Amnesty Internationals call for an end to impunity for human rights abuses in South America. Posted: 1 Feb 2013
AZERBAIJAN: Opposition leader ambushed amid pre-election clampdown
Amnesty International today called for an immediate, independent and thorough investigation into yesterdays orchestrated attack on Azerbaijani opposition presidential candidate Isa Gambar and the failure of police to intervene. Posted: 14 Jan 2013
GREECE: Racism, squalor and chaos - the reality for migrants as austerity measures bite
Asylum seekers and other migrants are the some of the hardest hit victims of Greeces economic crisis, facing racist violence, squalid living conditions and a chaotic asylum system, Amnesty International says in a new briefing out today. Posted: 18 Dec 2012
France: New report reveals forced evictions continue at an alarming rate in Hollande's France
Franois Hollande is failing to adequately deliver on his pre-election promises to protect the rights of migrant Roma, a new report by Amnesty International reveals today. The report goes on to demand an immediate stop all forced evictions in the country. Posted: 29 Nov 2012
Student human rights reporter award: Unique prize up for grabs
With the Christmas break nearing, now is the perfect time to enter the Student Human Rights Reporter of the Year award. The competition is a collaboration between Amnesty International UK, the National Union of Students and The Observer newspaper. Posted: 27 Nov 2012
Belarus: Leading human rights organisation evicted
A leading Belarusian human rights organisation had its office closed down in the capital Minsk on Monday, in what Amnesty International called a blatant violation of Belarus international human rights obligations. Posted: 26 Nov 2012
