June 2012

Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva for talks on Syria have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties continue to mount, the establishment of a dedicated human rights monitoring presence on the ground is among the top priorities of the international community, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 29 Jun 2012

Amnesty International today called on Egypts new president to break the cycle of abuse perpetuated under Hosni Mubarak and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF). Posted: 29 Jun 2012

Amnesty International UKs London office will host a free screening of an acclaimed new documentary on house demolitions in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday 3 July. Posted: 28 Jun 2012

More Ethiopian government opponents have been convicted on trumped up terrorism and treason charges in what Amnesty International called "a dark day" for freedom of expression. Posted: 28 Jun 2012

The Italian authorities must immediately stop plans to evict Roma families from a camp on the outskirts of Rome, and should instead improve housing conditions there, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 28 Jun 2012

A ready flow of military weapons from China, Sudan and Ukraine has triggered indiscriminate attacks by both the South Sudanese Armed Forces and armed opposition groups, Amnesty International said today in a new report. Posted: 28 Jun 2012

Amnesty International has condemned the attack on the pro-government Ikhbariya TV station in Syria, saying media workers should not have been targeted Posted: 27 Jun 2012

The death sentence of Behram Khan, a Pakistan national, who is scheduled for execution in Karachi this Saturday must be urgently commuted Amnesty International said today. It would be the first execution in the country for four years. Khan was sentenced to death by an Anti-Terrorism Court on 23 June 2003 for the murder of lawyer Mohammad Ashraf. Posted: 27 Jun 2012

The discovery of the charred and mutilated bodies of three young medical workers a week after their arrest in Aleppo city is yet further evidence of the Syrian government forces appalling disregard for the sanctity of the role of medical workers, Amnesty International said. Posted: 27 Jun 2012

Amnesty International UK will host a free screening of the acclaimed documentary about the notorious case of the Angola 3 on Tuesday 10 July. Posted: 26 Jun 2012

The extradition of former Libyan prime minister al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi from Tunisia puts him in danger of torture, unfair trial and even extrajudicial execution, Amnesty International said today, as it criticised the authorities in Tunis for their decision. Posted: 25 Jun 2012

Amnesty International UK is teaming up with the East End Film Festival this year to support the festivals biggest and boldest ever programme of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) films. Posted: 25 Jun 2012

The Sudanese authorities must end its ruthless crackdown on protests and stop the harassment of journalists covering demonstrations, Amnesty International said after riot police in Khartoum used tear gas and batons to break up demonstrations over austerity cuts. Posted: 22 Jun 2012

The deaths of 15 civilians in a Taleban attack on a hotel outside Kabul is a shocking reminder of why the Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to help bring to justice all those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, Amnesty International said. Posted: 22 Jun 2012

The arrests in South Africa of members of a police unit allegedly linked to numerous unlawful killings and incidents of torture is a breakthrough in fighting impunity for grave human rights violations in the country, said Amnesty International. Posted: 22 Jun 2012

Amnesty International Scotland strongly welcomes this afternoon's debate by MSPs on the Arms Trade Treaty, taking place at 5pm today. Posted: 21 Jun 2012

Liam Holden, the last person to be sentenced to death in the United Kingdom, has had his conviction quashed after a court heard that the confession was extracted under torture. Posted: 21 Jun 2012

Following an armed police raid on a human rights workshop attended by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Kampala on Monday (18 June), Amnesty International has reiterated its call on the Ugandan government to end its outrageous harassment of people involved in lawful activities. Posted: 21 Jun 2012

Scottish Arms Control Campaigner, David Grimason, Amnesty International Scotland and Oxfam Scotland met with the Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore MP today to ensure that the Scottish people's message of support for a robust Arms Trade Treaty is conveyed to the UK Government ahead of July's UN negotiations. Posted: 21 Jun 2012

In response to Dundee City Council 'withdrawal' of support for the Dalai Lama and lack of welcome by Scottish Government, Shabnum Mustapha, Programme Director for Amnesty International in Scotland, said: It is appalling and very worrying if Dundee City Council has withdrawn its support for the Dalai Lamas visit to its city due to pressure from the Chinese Government." Posted: 20 Jun 2012