Press Releases
'This is a sad day for freedom of expression in Jordan. Toujan al-Faisal has been imprisoned solely for exercising her fundamental right to express her opinion,' the organisation said. Toujan al...
'The families of those killed or 'disappeared' and people who were injured are still waiting for the truth to be established and for justice to be done. They must not wait another 10 years,' Amnesty...
It is reported that unidentified gunmen, dressed in military uniform, boarded a bus travelling from Kangra to Jammu. After ordering the passengers to get off the bus, the gunmen opened fire killing...
'Israel must recognise the right to refuse military service on grounds of conscience, as recognised under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to which it is a party,' Amnesty...
Florida state prosecutors' decision last Friday to drop the charges - which ranged from conspiracy to second-degree murder - followed a jury's acquittal of three other former correctional officers...
The Committee against Torture last considered Israel's implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment in November 2001. Amnesty...
The Amnesty International UK Media Awards, sponsored by Pci: Live, recognise excellence in human rights reporting and acknowledge the significant contribution made to the UK public's awareness and...
'During the month of April, in particular, we saw a sharp increase in anti-Semitic attacks in Europe. We oppose such racist and anti-Semitic attacks unconditionally,' said Irene Khan, Secretary...
The organisation reminds the Israeli government that reprisals against protected persons and property are prohibited by the 4th Geneva Convention. Amnesty International also repeated its call on the...
The visit, the first she has made to a Latin American country, will take place between 6 and 9 May. Her program will include a Round Table discussion with the main presidential candidates, as well as...