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Cuba: 'Ladies in White' targeted with arbitrary arrest and intimidation

The Cuban authorities must end their intimidation of a group of Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights campaigning for the release of political prisoners, Amnesty International...

Libya: warning over mounting risk to civilians in Tripoli

Amnesty International has warned that prolonged fighting in the Libyan capital Tripoli is seriously endangering civilian lives and has the potential to create a humanitarian crisis. Clashes between...

Death threat gay rights activist Belfast-bound

A gay rights activist from Uganda, who has faced repeated death threats in her home country, will be in Belfast on Thursday to deliver the Amnesty International Pride Lecture. Kasha Jacqueline...

Libya: civilians must be protected amid Tripoli fighting

Amnesty International has urged all sides in Libya to protect the rights of civilians and safeguard them from attack as forces of the National Transitional Council (NTC) continue to battle for control...

Angola: Thousands risk being evicted to make way for a road

Hundreds of families in Angola’s southern city of Lubango could be left destitute as authorities prepare to demolish their homes on Thursday to build a new road, warned Amnesty International today (22...

Final shortlist announced for Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award at Edinburgh Fringe

Amnesty International today (22 August) announced the final shortlist for its Freedom of Expression Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. The award, given to an outstanding play carrying a human rights...

UK: Amnesty appeal to stop forced eviction of Dale Farm Irish Travellers

Amnesty International is calling on the UK authorities to stop a planned eviction in Essex that would leave up to 86 Irish Traveller families homeless or without adequate alternative housing. The...

Iran: after 'mockery of justice' US hikers should be released

The Iranian authorities must release two US citizens following a deeply flawed trial, Amnesty International said today, after the men were sentenced to eight years in prison by a Tehran court on...

Syria: Human Rights Council must refer situation to International Criminal Court

As the Human Rights Council prepares to hold a special session on Syria on Monday (22 August), Amnesty International is urging the UN body to add its voice to calls for the UN Security Council to...

Ivory Coast: Missing millions must reach Trafigura toxic waste victims

Amnesty International has today called on the new government of Ivory Coast to ensure that the compensation paid out by the oil-trading corporate group Trafigura reaches the thousands of victims...