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Liberia: Rehabilitation of 21,000 child soldiers in danger of failing

It has been estimated that one in ten of Liberia’s Children's rights were recruited by all sides into the fourteen year civil war which finally ended with UN intervention last year. The report, â€...

Zimbabwe: Food emergency for millions predicted as government moves to politicise aid distribution

Amnesty International said: 'If independent assessments are correct, the risk is that food will be used for political ends and food supplies will go first and only to supporters of the ruling party.'...

EU: Arms - Amnesty International warns EU whitewash will mean more guns on UK streets and in conflict zones

The report reveals that German authorities place no restrictions on exports of the ME38 Magnum, an airgun easily converted to fire live .22 rounds. UK police state that more than 75 per cent of all...

USA: Interrogation techniques amount to torture

Citing current and former officials, the New York Times has claimed that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, an alleged leading member of al-Qa’ida held in an undisclosed location for more than a year, has been...

13th Annual Media Awards: Winners Announced

Held at BAFTA in London on the evening of Thursday 13 May, the awards ceremony was hosted by writer, columnist and broadcaster Joan Bakewell. The presenters of the awards included Sir Bob Geldof...

Iraq: Beheading of civilian condemned, hostages must be released

The killing of prisoners is one of the most serious crimes under international law. It is a war crime, and if part of a deliberate and systematic attack against a civilian population, it would also...

Venezuela: Torture and Ill-Treatment by Security Forces

At least 14 people died in these demonstrations in circumstances that have yet to be clarified. As many as 200 were wounded. Several of those detained were severely ill-treated or tortured by members...

Iraq: Civilians Killed by UK Armed Forces and Armed Groups

Many cases of civilian killings by UK Armed Forces have not even been investigated, says the report. Investigations by the Royal Military Police (RMP) have been secretive, with families given little...

Amnesty International Media Awards 2004: Global and Regional Shortlists Announced

The winners will be announced at an evening awards ceremony at BAFTA, London, on Thursday 13 May 2004, to be hosted by writer, columnist and broadcaster Joan Bakewell. The Global Media shortlisted...

USA: Pattern of Brutality and Cruelty: War Crimes at Abu Ghraib

Amnesty International said that it has documented a pattern of abuse by US agents against detainees, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, stretching back over the past two years. Despite claims this...