Press Releases

The recently-elected Australian government must seriously consider the consequences of its dispersal policy. 'While the world has been focused on the humanitarian and refugee crisis unfolding in and...

In response to horrific suicide bombings by Hamas, Israel has bombed Palestinian towns, targeting the Palestinian security services. Two Palestinians were killed and scores were injured in air attacks...

'In response to the horrific human rights abuses of 11 September, governments are moving to restrict civil liberties and human rights, ostensibly to promote security. These UN member States must be...

An Amnesty International spokesperson said: 'The events at the Qala-i-Jhanghi fort must not simply be brushed under the carpet, like so many other killings before them.' In letters to the US, the UK...

Before the general election in October, the Hindu community was targetted, reportedly by supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for their perceived support for the rival Awami League...

'Reaffirmation of the principles defined for the protection of civilian populations in time of war is an important move but it is not enough,' said Amnesty International. 'By ratifying the Conventions...

The first city to be visited is Peshawar, where the Secretary General will go to refugee camps to meet Afghan victims of human rights abuses and engage in consultation with Afghan human rights groups...

Reiterating its concern about the continuing secrecy surrounding these detentions, the organisation said, 'It is vital for the government to release more information, and to be publicly accountable...

The organization has learned that two prominent activists of the ruling Fanmi Lavalas party wanted for questioning in the case, finally appeared before the investigating judge on 28 November, in...

A suicide bomb in a crowded pedestrian precinct in Jerusalem around midnight on 1 December was followed by a suicide car bomb 10 minutes later. These two incidents killed 10 Israelis and wounded...