March 2013

In a deeply cynical move, Iran, North Korea and Syria have thwarted the adoption of an Arms Trade Treaty. Posted: 29 Mar 2013

Up to 600 Syrian refugees have reportedly been forced back to Syria by the Turkish authorities in a move that would if confirmed - show a shocking disregard for their safety, Amnesty International said this evening. Posted: 28 Mar 2013

Amnesty International has described the mortar attack on Damascus University earlier today as a serious violation of the laws of war which showed a callous disregard for civilians in the area. Posted: 28 Mar 2013

Egypt and Sudan must make urgent and concerted efforts to stop asylum-seekers and refugees being kidnapped from camps in Sudan, forcibly transported to Egypt, and being severely abused in the Sinai desert, Amnesty International said in a shocking new briefing. Posted: 28 Mar 2013

World leaders have just 24 hours to adopt the final text of an Arms Trade Treaty in what would be a major step towards ending the devastating human rights and humanitarian impact of the global trade in conventional weapons and munitions Posted: 27 Mar 2013

Elements of government forces, along with armed militias, are carrying out multiple large-scale attacks against civilians in North Darfur in what represents the worst instance of violence in recent years, Amnesty International says in a briefing today. Posted: 27 Mar 2013

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

Responding to a vote in the House of Lords this evening which saw the governments controversial Justice and Security Bill approved by a majority of peers, Amnesty International UK Campaigns Director Tim Hancock said: This is a terrible day for British justice." Posted: 26 Mar 2013

Global pressure must be applied to all parties in the Syrian conflict to abide by international humanitarian and human rights law, Amnesty International said as the League of Arab States gathered in Qatar for a summit and BRICS nations met at a separate event in South Africa. Posted: 26 Mar 2013

The Algerian authorities have prevented a delegation of 96 trade unionists and civil society activists from crossing the border into Tunisia to attend the World Social Forum (WSF) this week, violating their right to freedom of movement, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 26 Mar 2013

Civilians in the Central African Republic, including members of President Bozizs government still in the country, must be protected, Amnesty International said after rebels seized the capital, Bangui. Posted: 25 Mar 2013

Amnesty International issued an ultimatum to the UK Government today: Up your game now and champion a bullet proof Treaty or risk missing a once in a lifetime opportunity to save the lives of millions across the globe. The call comes on the back of scant progress in New York over the wording of a new Arms Trade Treaty. Posted: 25 Mar 2013

Amnesty Internationals Moscow office is currently being inspected by prosecutors and tax inspectors - part of a wave of inspections of nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) across Russia in recent weeks. Posted: 25 Mar 2013

New report criticises opposition leaders initial trial on day her appeal starts Posted: 25 Mar 2013

The Bahraini authorities must respect freedom of expression and assembly during a week of demonstrations planned to protest against the imprisonment of the human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, said Amnesty International this evening. Posted: 22 Mar 2013

A new law passed by the Indian Parliament aimed at addressing sexual violence, while positive in some respects, has several deficiencies and also violates Indias international legal obligations, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 22 Mar 2013

Amnesty International has called on all parties to the Syrian armed conflict to abide by international humanitarian law and end attacks which target or indiscriminately kill and injure civilians, after dozens were killed and injured in an explosion in a Damascus mosque yesterday. Posted: 22 Mar 2013

The Kuwaiti parliaments decision this week to grant citizenship to up to 4,000 foreigners is a step in the right direction but much more must be done to protect the rights of more than 100,000 of the countrys Bidun, Amnesty International has said. Posted: 22 Mar 2013

A new wave of inspections of nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) in Russia in the past fortnight is part of an intensifying crackdown on the countrys embattled human rights community since the adoption of a series of restrictive laws last year, Amnesty International, Front Line Defenders and Human Rights Watch said today. Posted: 22 Mar 2013

Violence between Buddhist and Muslim communities in Burma that reportedly left several people dead demonstrates an urgent need for Burmese authorities to protect people at risk, Amnesty International said. Posted: 22 Mar 2013