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Caught in the backlash: Human rights under threat worldwide in aftermath of September 11 attacks

In a report released today, Amnesty International documents evidence of a backlash against Muslims and people of Middle Eastern or Asian origin or appearance in at least 10 countries. The report also...

India: Call for restraint in Kashmir

'In this period of heightened tension around the world all sides to the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir must exercise restraint and respect the human rights of civilians,' the organisation said. The...

PUTIN-EU SUMMIT: HUMAN RIGHTS MUST NOT BE 'TRADED' FOR RUSSIAN SUPPORT FOR 'COALITION'

The EU stated on 12 September, following the attacks on New York and Washington, that 'Nothing can justify the utter disregard for ethical values and human rights'. Amnesty International believes that...

Tunisia: Police assault on Amnesty International's trial observers

In the early hours of Saturday 29 September the delegates were stopped in Tunis by traffic police while returning from a meeting with a Tunisian human rights defender. They were then forced by plain...

Israel/Occupied Territories : One year after the intifada - The International community must fulfil its obligations

'Over the past year there have been numerous investigations, by the United Nations, by the Mitchell Commission, by international and local human rights organizations. There is a remarkable consensus...

Vietnam: Harsh sentences for Montagnards

On September 26, after one-day trials, the provincial People's Courts in Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces imposed six- to twelve-year sentences on fourteen ethnic Jarai and Ede men for their alleged role...

Tunisia: Human rights defender faces imprisonment

'If the Appeal Court confirms a prison sentence against him, Moncef Marzouki will once again be considered a prisoner of conscience ,' Amnesty International said today. Moncef Marzouki, a member and...

USA CRISIS: GOVERNMENT MUST GIVE ASSURANCES OVER ANY MILITARY INTERVENTION

Amnesty International is also urging delegates to this weekend's Labour Party conference in Brighton to seek firm commitments about any military intervention's respect for international humanitarian...

Zambia: UN Committee to review report on torture

The session will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 12 to 23 November 2001. As the session nears, the Committee will announce the exact date for the Zambia review. As a state party to the Convention...

Haiti: Ten years after the coup, some human rights improvements lost

Ten years on from the violent coup of 30 September 1991 that overthrew the government of Jean Bertrand Aristide, the organisation presented today a report outlining the gains and losses in the level...