April 2007

New incidences of human rights abuses in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics, including detention without charge or trial, repression of activists and restrictions on domestic journalists, are revealed in a new report today (30 April) from Amnesty International. Posted: 30 Apr 2007

An unprecedented coalition of actors and musicians has today (Sunday) called on the international community to do more to protect the civilians of Darfur. Posted: 29 Apr 2007

Primary schools across Northern Ireland are holding special human rights lessons to mark the fourth anniversary of the deadly conflict in Darfur. Posted: 29 Apr 2007

The plight of death row Scot Kenny Richey was again highlighted by campaigners as new figures show 3,350 facing execution in the United States, amid a 'disturbing revival of executions' in a number of other countries. Posted: 27 Apr 2007

The number of people executed in 2006 fell compared to the previous year, revealed Amnesty International today (27 April), as it published its annual report on the death penalty, the authoritative overview of capital punishment globally. Posted: 27 Apr 2007

Protests will take place on Sunday (29 April) in over 35 capitals around the world to mark the fourth anniversary of the deadly conflict in Darfur. Posted: 26 Apr 2007

A star-studded photo exhibition by human rights organisation Amnesty International is to go on show for the first time in Northern Ireland as part of the cathedral quarter Arts Festival Posted: 25 Apr 2007

Native American women in the United States suffer disproportionately high levels of rape and sexual violence, yet the federal government has created huge barriers to accessing justice, said Amnesty International in a 113-page report published today (24 April). Posted: 24 Apr 2007

Amnesty International has condemned the soaring execution rate in Iraq as it published a new report today (20 April) showing that the country is now the world's fourth highest user of the death penalty. Posted: 20 Apr 2007

As the Taleban's spring offensive intensifies, civilians are increasingly facing suicide attacks, abductions and beheadings, according to an Amnesty International report released today (19 April), entitled 'Afghanistan - All who are not friends, are enemies: Taleban abuses against civilians.' Posted: 19 Apr 2007

Amnesty International today (18 April 2007) urged the Nigerian government to ensure that human rights are effectively upheld and protected, after violence during the state assembly and state governorship elections on 14 April left up to 50 people dead. Posted: 18 Apr 2007

Amnesty International is deeply concerned about the continued attacks on trade unionists, human rights activists and members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in Zimbabwe. Posted: 18 Apr 2007

Oxfam, National Union of Journalists, Amnesty International, British Red Cross and Scottish Refugee Council (and other members of the Asylum Positive Images Network in Scotland) are pleased to announce the call for entries for the Refugee Week Scottish Media Awards for journalists who have contributed exceptional and fair reporting of asylum in Scotland. Posted: 17 Apr 2007

Amnesty International strongly condemns recent episodes of violence against persons who are perceived to be gay in Jamaica. The organisation is particularly concerned by reports of mob violence against persons perceived as homosexuals who are targeted because of their appearance or behaviour, which seems to be increasing in frequency. Posted: 17 Apr 2007

Amnesty International is calling on the Russian authorities to investigate thoroughly and impartially all reports of police ill-treatment, including kicking and hitting with batons, during anti-government demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg on 14 and 15 April. Posted: 17 Apr 2007

Corinne Bailey Rae is set to release the second single from the forthcoming Make Some Noise album for Amnesty International. Her version of John Lennon's 'I'm Losing You', from Lennon's 1980 album Double Fantasy, will be released on 23rd April. Posted: 17 Apr 2007

Amnesty International (AI) is deeply concerned about the continuing abduction of Alan Johnston. The BBC correspondent is being held by an unknown armed group in the Gaza Strip. AI calls for his immediate release. Posted: 17 Apr 2007

Nick Sharratt, children's author and illustrator of the famous Jacqueline Wilson books, and Chris Riddell, co-creator of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series, will together launch the new Amnesty International bookshop in Sydney Street, Brighton on Saturday 21 April. Posted: 17 Apr 2007

(London, April 16, 2007) - Three former Iraqi interpreters for the UK Army, who were forced to flee to Syria after receiving death threats, have appealed to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair not to abandon them and thousands of other Iraqi refugees facing an uncertain future in neighbouring countries. Posted: 16 Apr 2007

Amnesty International has condemned the recent death threats issued to the director of a local victims group in Northern Ireland. Posted: 16 Apr 2007