Press Releases
Overview Amnesty International has monitored the human rights situation in North Korea for many years; we have received reports of torture, executions, and the denial of fundamental rights such as the...
Human Rights Centre “Memorialâ€, Moscow Helsinki Group, All-Russia Movement for Human Rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)...
Sara Sauceda Flores’ son, 16 year-old Darwin, was arrested and beaten by a police officer in February 2002, held for two days and released. One day later his body was found with signs that he had...
Amnesty International said: “Strengthening the numbers, capacity and resources of international human rights monitoring in Darfur is vital but not enough. It is clear that monitors cannot work...
Amnesty International said: “The release of Anwar Ibrahim and Sukma Darmawan is a welcome and important milestone for human rights and the rule of law in Malaysia. “The courts have recognised that...
The organisation is also warning that the response of the Russian authorities must be consistent with international standards and one that prioritises the safety of the hostages themselves. Media...
Amnesty International said: 'Nothing can justify such horrendous acts that disregard the most precious right - the right to life. These killings may have a negative impact for all Iraqis who are eager...
Amnesty International said: “Palestinian armed groups must put an immediate end to suicide bombings and other attacks against civilians. Such deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians is a...
‘Nepal: Escalating ‘disappearances’ amid a culture of impunity’ , describes a culture of impunity in which security forces regularly obstruct investigations by Nepal’s courts and National...
The court’s decision shows that Augusto Pinochet can and must be brought to justice in the same way as any other citizen. This is a valuable step which restores confidence in the judiciary following...