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Egypt constitution vote: spokespeople available for comment

Amnesty International has spokespeople available to comment on the vote for a new constitution in Egypt.

European court blocks British trio's Saudi torture claim in 'major blow' for victims globally

The European Court of Human Rights ruling today that three British men who say they were tortured in prison in Saudi Arabia cannot pursue a claim through the UK courts is a ‘major blow’ fo

Syria: Urgent action needed at UN conference on Wednesday

Amnesty warns of risk of mass starvation and slams UK for failing to offer to resettle a single refugee

Northern Ireland: 'Landmark day' in search for justice for child abuse victims

Today is a landmark in the long search for justice for victims of institutional child abuse in Northern Ireland, Amnesty International said today, as the public hearings of the Historical Institutiona

Flaming Lips to perform in revival of historic human rights concert in New York next month

Other confirmed acts include Ms. Lauryn Hill, Cold War Kids, Imagine Dragons, Tegan and Sara, The Fray, Colbie Caillat and Cake

Israel: concern over reports that British activist made to reveal phone contacts during airport detention in Israel

‘The UK must raise allegations that Gary Spedding’s privacy was blatantly breached’ - Patrick Corrigan

Syria expert available to talk about ISIS armed group

Amnesty International has a Syria expert able to give interviews and briefings on ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham), the armed group now controlling areas in northern Syria.

South Korea's suspension of tear gas shipments to Bahrain welcomed

‘Other countries that continue to supply Bahrain with tear gas and related equipment should sit up and take notice’ - Brian Wood

Sochi Olympics: With one month to go, global sports community should speak out on human rights

With one month to go until the start of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Amnesty International is calling on the global sports community not to be fooled by recent moves by President Putin and to speak out about the…

USA: Louisiana must drop campaign of vengeance against last of 'Angola 3'

Crucial hearing set to decide fate of Albert Woodfox