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Cameroon: Security forces must respect human rights in reaction to political demonstrations

Amnesty International calls upon the Cameroonian authorities to prevent the use of violence or lethal force against peaceful demonstrations. The security forces should comply with international...

Amnesty International urges investigation of Ariel Sharon

'Amnesty International welcomes actions taken in accordance with international law to combat impunity ,' said the organisation. 'We support the judicial investigation into Ariel Sharon's...

PUTIN-EU SUMMIT: HUMAN RIGHTS MUST NOT BE 'TRADED' FOR RUSSIAN SUPPORT FOR 'COALITION'

The EU stated on 12 September, following the attacks on New York and Washington, that 'Nothing can justify the utter disregard for ethical values and human rights'. Amnesty International believes that...

Tunisia: Police assault on Amnesty International's trial observers

In the early hours of Saturday 29 September the delegates were stopped in Tunis by traffic police while returning from a meeting with a Tunisian human rights defender. They were then forced by plain...