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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Thousands flee as violence intensifies

At least three Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights killed in one day Attempts by armed group to recruit child solders As fighting between the army and armed groups intensifies...

Journalists face increasing harassment in Sudan

A raft of new tactics are being used to silence journalists in Sudan in a crackdown by Khartoum’s authorities dating from the start of uprisings in North Africa in January 2011, Amnesty International...

Egyptian army's intervention to prevent bloodshed at protest in Cairo today was 'hours too late'

‘There appears to be no will within Egypt’s ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to prevent these tragic events’ - Philip Luther Deadly clashes in Cairo between unknown assailants and protesters...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty call for police investigation into potential cover-up of widespread child abuse

Amnesty International has called on the Police Service of Northern Ireland to launch an investigation into the potential cover-up of criminal acts of child abuse detailed in the BBC programme This...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty call for police investigation into potential cover-up of widespread child abuse

Amnesty International has called on the Police Service of Northern Ireland to launch an investigation into the potential cover-up of criminal acts of child abuse detailed in the BBC programme This...

US must insist on Chen Guangcheng's safety

Scottish Government should use growing relationship with China to call for respect of human rights The US must guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s safety and insist China protect the rights of the activist...

Amnesty International welcomes strong reference to Human Rights in Justice Committees report on Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill

Read Amnesty's Response to the Consultation: Keeping Scotland Safe and Strong: A Consultation on Reforming Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland (PDF) Responding to today's (Wednesday 2 May)...

Ukraine: Euro 2012 jeopardised by criminal police force - New Amnesty report

In a briefing released today on human rights violations in Ukraine, Ukraine: Euro 2012 jeopardised by criminal police force , Amnesty International has demanded urgent reform of the Ukrainian police...

Sunday 6 May: Super choir to perform songs of freedom to celebrate Amnesty's 50th at the Southbank

This Sunday (6 May) the London premiere of the song cycle “A Candle: Songs of Freedom”, which was especially composed for Amnesty’s 50 th anniversary, will take place in the Front Room of the Queen...

US must insist on Chen Guangcheng's safety

The US must guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s safety and insist China protect the rights of the activist and his family, Amnesty International said amid reports the Chinese activist escaped from illegal...