At least 14 people died in these demonstrations in circumstances that have yet to be clarified. As many as 200 were wounded. Several of those detained were severely ill-treated or tortured by members...

The killing of prisoners is one of the most serious crimes under international law. It is a war crime, and if part of a deliberate and systematic attack against a civilian population, it would also...

Many cases of civilian killings by UK Armed Forces have not even been investigated, says the report. Investigations by the Royal Military Police (RMP) have been secretive, with families given little...

Amnesty International said that it has documented a pattern of abuse by US agents against detainees, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, stretching back over the past two years. Despite claims this...

The winners will be announced at an evening awards ceremony at BAFTA, London, on Thursday 13 May 2004, to be hosted by writer, columnist and broadcaster Joan Bakewell. The Global Media shortlisted...

Amnesty International believes that the NDF is a unique opportunity for the international community to demand real action from the Nepal government on human rights, building on the momentum generated...

The seven leading members: Rauf Arifoglu, a deputy chairman of the Musavat (Equality) party Arif Hajili, editor-in-chief of the Yeni Musavat opposition newspaper Ibrahim Ibrahimli, also deputy...

Amnesty International today (Thursday April 1st 2004) welcomed St Johnstone football club taking a strong stand against racism in football and called on fans across Scotland to encourage their local...

Amnesty International UK Media Director Lesley Warner said: “Independent trade unions struggle to survive in a climate in which the authorities are stifling their activities by curtailing their...