Earlier today Amnesty International's delegation refused to sign the waiver and was thus barred from entering the territory. Amnesty International said: 'The organisation is categorically opposed to...

This follows the United States (US) announcement of the possible establishment of a special court to bring to justice those responsible for past crimes against Iraqis. According to reports, the court...

'It is essential that effective and prompt investigations take place into all mass graves and disappearances if those responsible for human rights abuses are to be brought to justice,' said Amnesty...

Along with the Braeton Seven, the killing of Patrick Genius is one of the most compelling cases of possible unlawful killing by members of the Jamaican Constabulary Force known to Amnesty...

Political prisoners in Lebanon have been tortured into confessing to al-Qa'ida membership and that of other terrorist organisations, according to a new Amnesty International report published today (7...

The human rights organisation also called on the UK government to now intervene decisively and press for clear 'charge or release' action concerning the British nationals being held at the Camp Delta...

Amnesty International, which last month strongly condemned the UK government's decision to forcibly return a group of asylum-seekers to Afghanistan, has recently had experts conducting fresh research...

Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen said: 'The independent media, officials and supporters of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and civil society organisations in particular have been...

The refugees left the UNHCR administered al Tash camp and have been in the 'neutral zone' for at least a week. They have allegedly cited fears of looting, attacks and a dire humanitarian situation as...

Mr Richey, who has a Scottish mother and grew up in Edinburgh, will have his appeal heard by the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeal in Cincinatti on Wednesday 7 May. This will be attended by Ms Lambe...