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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...

Fresh warning that Egypt must protect protesters in run-up to this month's elections

The Egyptian authorities must protect protesters in the run-up to presidential elections on 23 May, Amnesty International said today. A violent attack on protesters in Cairo on Saturday night...

Amnesty International launches 'Butterfly effect' inspired ad campaign

Amnesty International has today launched a high-profile advertising campaign on the London Underground to encourage people to use their mobile phones to take action on behalf of people suffering human...

Bahrain should release Al-Khawaja and 13 other activists granted appeals today

In response to a Bahraini court today announcing that prominent activist Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and 13 other opposition activists jailed for their role in anti-government protests last year will be...

China must guarantee Chen Guangcheng's safety

Scottish Government urged to raise case during visit by Chinese delegation earlier this week Take action for Chen Guangcheng today Fears for blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, who made a bold...

China must guarantee Chen Guangcheng's safety

Fears for blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng , who made a bold escape from illegal house arrest, have prompted Amnesty International to urge China to ensure his safety and that of his family and...

Serbia: Hundreds of families split up and made to live in containers after Belvil eviction

Belgrade city authorities are proceeding with a mass forced eviction on Thursday in the capital’s Belvil settlement despite failing to consult the Roma communities affected, denying them adequate...

Charles Taylor verdict 'brings some measure of justice' but is 'just the tip of the iceberg'

Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, who was found guilty today of war crimes, at The Hague, but has said that reparations are integral...

Egypt should overturn 'insulting Islam' prison sentence for actor Adel Imam

Ruling sends ‘strong message that Egypt has still not moved on from the era of quashing free speech’ - Philip Luther A ruling against leading Egyptian actor Adel Imam, who was sentenced yesterday to...