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Belarus: Jailed scientist is freed after Amnesty campaign supported by The Cure

Yury Bandazhevsky’s case had been taken up by Amnesty International and other human rights organisations as well as by English band The Cure and Russian rock band, Leningrad. Robert Smith, lead...

Uganda: Government must stop threatening the media

The timing of this latest incident is of great concern, coming just after President Museveni publicly threatened local media outlets with closure over accusations of endangering regional security by...

USA/Jordan: America's secret 'war on terror' detentions and out-sourced torture condemned

The two men, Salah Nasser Salim 'Ali and Muhammad Faraj Ahmed Bashmilah, who are still imprisoned without trial in Yemen on the instructions of the US authorities, have told Amnesty International that...

Israel/Occupied Territories : Hurndall case in stark contrast to usual denial of justice

Taysir Hayb, a former sergeant in the Israeli army, was sentenced after being convicted last month following a long campaign by Mr Hurndall's family. Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen said...

NI: Co Down campaigners launch church appeal for Burma prisoner

Members of the Mid Down Group of Amnesty International have launched the latest phase of their campaign for the release of Burma (Burma) prisoner of conscience Khaing Kaung San. The Group is writing...

UK: Diplomatic assurances no guarantee that UK is not deporting people to face torture

Amnesty International UK Media Director Mike Blakemore said: "The UK Government must do its utmost to prevent any repeat of the recent London bombings, and to bring those responsible to justice. But...

China: Human rights - a long way to go before the Olympics

“ Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles. ” Olympic Charter...

Sudan: Call for independent investigation into John Garang's death

Following yesterday’s call for an international investigation into the crash by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), the Sudanese government announced the formation of a national...

UK counter-terrorism: Some rules have not changed, says Amnesty

The organisation also reiterated its opposition to “Diplomatic Assurances” which would enable the UK to deport people to countries known to use torture. Amnesty International UK Director Kate...

Croatia: Operation Storm - still no justice ten years on

In the aftermath of the operations members of the Croatian Army and police murdered, tortured, and forcibly expelled Croatian Serb civilians who had remained in the area as well as members of the...