Press releases in 2011

The authorities in Equatorial Guinea must immediately end a draconian clampdown on freedom of expression taking place ahead of an African Union summit in the capital Malabo on 23 June, warned Amnesty...

Amnesty International is appealing to authorities in Zimbabwe to immediately drop the charges against six men who were arrested earlier this year for attending and organising a lecture about the North...

The Chinese government should immediately withdraw its invitation to Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, and arrest him if he travels to Beijing, said Amnesty International. Omar Al-Bashir is due to...

Where did Fish and Chips originate from? The UK? Wrong. This is just one of the top ten unexpected accomplishments by refugees in Britain, compiled to launch Refugee Week 2011. It will throw up a few...

Amnesty International today calls for the UK Authorities not to forcibly remove Sri Lankans at risk of torture, ahead of a planned forced removal from Gatwick Airport in London to Colombo this...

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The internationally-acclaimed street artist Shepard Fairey has created a captivating new design exclusively for Amnesty International in its 50th year to support its global call to defend the rights...

Human rights lawyer Mohammed al-Tajer just latest on trial Military trials against dozens of people accused of charges related to recent pro-reform protests in Bahrain continued this week amid...

A humanitarian emergency is unfolding in the Sudanese state of Southern Kordofan, as forces from the North and South continue to launch attacks in civilian areas, Amnesty International has warned...

The government of Serbia must intervene urgently and stop the ongoing practice of forced evictions by the City of Belgrade, after 12 families were removed without any notice from their homes under the...