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ROK: Amnesty International calls for thorough investigation into death in custody

Yesterday the Supreme Prosecutors Office announced it had requested the arrest of the prosecutor, Hong Gyeong-ryeong, for his involvement in the death of the murder suspect during interrogation...

Sudan: Committee of Investigation into security forces actions' in universities must be effective

'To be effective, the investigation must be independent, impartial and thorough, and the Committee must publicly report and in full at the end of the inquiry,' Amnesty International said. Between 19...

UN: Putting a price on preventing torture?

'It is extraordinary that an effective method to prevent torture should be opposed on the grounds of money,' said Renzo Pomi, Amnesty International's representative at the UN. The United States and...

Argentina: Amnesty International welcomes terms of reference for DaimlerChrysler commission

The Commission is expected to investigate the 'disappearance' of some 14 workers in the Mercedes-Benz factory - now owned by DaimlerChrysler - at González Catán, Buenos Aires Province, in 1976 and...

China: Execution is not a solution

The executions follow recent calls by the authorities for the intensification of the 'strike- hard' anti-crime campaign, and come ahead of the 16th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which...

Cuba: Freedom of expression still curtailed, despite recent release

While welcoming the recent release of former political prisoner Oscar Elias Biscet - whom the organisation had adopted as a 'prisoner of conscience' - Amnesty International published today a new...

Italy: European Social Forum - freedom of assembly and expression must be respected

'The Italian authorities have a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of local inhabitants and property. However, it is also their duty to ensure that people are able to exercise peacefully...

Liberia: Leading human rights activist charged with treason must be released

'Aloysius Toe has done nothing but work legitimately for the defence of fundamental human rights in Liberia,' Amnesty International said. 'There is no basis to the charge against him and he must be...

ROK: Presidential candidates should pledge their commitment to human rights

The letter includes Amnesty International's report 'Republic of Korea: Summary of Concerns and Recommendations to Candidates for the Presidential Elections in December 2002'. The report highlights 12...

Swaziland: Grave concern at attack against High Court judges seeking to protect the rights of Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights

The King's agents ordered the Chief Justice and two other High Court judges to drop the case brought by Ms Lindiwe Dlamini is seeking the return of her daughter, Zena Mahlangu, who was taken away by...