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The measures are reportedly contained in a draft bill governing the operation of non-governmental organisations(NGOs). Amnesty International said: “These reports indicate that as with other...

Irene Khan said: “The adoption of a progressive Constitution, the ratification of human rights treaties, the creation of national institutions and other measures to protect human rights are...

Key issues include: detention without trial; allegations of ill-treatment and torture, including being assaulted, forced to strip, deprived of sleep, food and water, detainees being told that their...

In some cases Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights are having their arms or legs broken in rape attacks and mass abductions are also taking place, with Women's rights's rightss...

Four people, all HIV positive, have recently been detained in Shangqiu city in Henan province, after they tried to protest at inadequate healthcare for people infected with HIV/AIDS. Amnesty...

On 13 July the Czech Minister of Health Jozef Kubinyi issued a press statement stating that he had instructed directors of all health institutions to immediately cease use of 'cage beds', calling for...

The girl and her 13-year-old brother were washing clothes near their home on the afternoon of 6 July when two men in balaclavas attacked them, dragged them at gunpoint to nearby coffee trees, and tied...

Amnesty International welcomes that the Security Council resolution includes a commitment by all forces in the country to act in accordance with international law, including their obligations under...

Given the provisions of the UN Charter requiring member states to cooperate in the promotion and protection of human rights, each one of the country members of the council has not only a moral, but...

Amnesty International said: “The Greek government must protect athletes, officials, journalists and spectators. It is responsible for the security of its citizens and guests. However, this must not...