Press Releases

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...

The report Nepal: fractured country, shattered lives , based on recent Amnesty International investigations in the country, shows that the creation of so-called 'Village Defence Forces' - supposedly...

Activist Victor Juliet Mukasa, Chairperson of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), fears for her safety after her house was raided on the night of 20 July 2005. Local government officials in a suburb of...

Amnesty International UK Media Director Mike Blakemore said: "If this film is genuine, it raises some very serious concerns about the treatment of British army recruits at Catterick. When the British...

Armed groups continue to illegally control territory and people, and commit criminal acts without being challenged by national authorities or UN forces, says the report. It reveals that attempts to...

Amnesty has studied Taser use in the USA, where the devices are widely used. The organisation found: Deaths 130 people have died after being 'Tasered' in the USA. In at least 15 cases coroners have...