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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“ 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...
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...
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...
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...