news blogMay 2005
EU: New analysis reveals lack of human rights safeguards undermining EU counter-terrorism effort
The absence of concrete human rights safeguards in many EU counter-terrorism initiatives is likely to undermine efforts to fight terrorism in Europe, said Amnesty International today (31 May) at a Brussels press conference. Posted: 31 May 2005
Refugee Week 2005: Events programme
Posted: 31 May 2005
Nigeria: New report finds shocking level of violence against women in the home
Up to two-thirds of women in some communities in Lagos State, Nigeria are believed to have experienced physical, sexual or psychological violence in the family, and neither the Lagos government nor the Federal government are acting to stem this catastrophic level of violence, said Amnesty International at a press conference in Lagos today (31 May). Posted: 31 May 2005
Scotland PR: 25 May 2005
Amnesty Annual report 2005 Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing June 05: Sample letter - Irak
Sample letter - Irak Posted: 26 May 2005
Haiti: Obliterating justice, supreme court overturning sentences for Raboteau massacre is huge step backwards
On 3 May 2005, the Supreme Court of Haiti (Cour de Cassation) quashed the sentences of 15 former militaries and members of the paramilitary organization FRAPH (Front for the Advancement and Progress of Haiti) for their involvement in the 1994 Raboteau massacre. Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing June 05: Control Arms update
Control Arms Campaign update Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing June 2005: SVAW circular
Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing June 2005: Letter to MP
Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing June 2005: Appeal case: Iran
Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing June 2005: Appeal case: Myanmar
Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing June 2005: Materials
Posted: 26 May 2005
Monthly mailing: June 2005 - letter to MP
Posted: 26 May 2005
Colombia: Amnesty briefing on human rights concerns
In the run-up to England's football friendly against Colombia (Tuesday 31 May) Amnesty International released the following briefing for UK journalists on its human rights concerns in the country. Posted: 26 May 2005
Governments betraying human rights says Amnesty International Annual Report
Governments are betraying their promise of a world order based on human rights and are pursuing a dangerous new agenda, said Amnesty International today as it launched its annual report. Posted: 25 May 2005
human rights in education in Wales
Posted: 25 May 2005
Scotland PR: 20 May 2005
Tasers: Amnesty International briefing Posted: 20 May 2005
Scotland PR: 16 May 2005
Apathy is stopping Scottish People making Wills Posted: 19 May 2005
Uzbekistan: Fear for safety of detainees and refugees
Amnesty International is gravely concerned for the safety of scores of people reportedly detained arbitrarily by law enforcement officers for their alleged participation in the 13 May violence in Andizhan. Posted: 19 May 2005
Uzbekistan: New clampdown fears as independent investigation urged
Amnesty International has today called on the authorities of Uzbekistan to allow a prompt and independent investigation into fatal violence in Andizhan (Andijan). Posted: 17 May 2005
