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Israel/Occupied Territories: new report reveals misery of Palestinian Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights's lives under occupation

The human rights organisation is calling on Israel to lift blockades and restrictions in the Occupied Territories and to ensure prompt passage and access to adequate medical facilities for pregnant...

Iraq: Amnesty International heads worldwide go to Number 10

They are also calling on the UK to use its influence to ensure that its allies obey these laws, as required by Article 1 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. Amnesty International, which has sections in...

Zimbabwe: Spiralling human rights crisis in elections run-up - UK Government must act

The human rights organisation is concerned at the spiralling human rights crisis in the country and is asking the UK government to raise the issue at this week's EU ACP (African-Carribean-Pacific)...

Iraq: Civilian deaths must be urgently investigated

According to reports, at least 15 Iraqi civilians were killed yesterday and around 30 wounded when missiles hit a residential area in north Baghdad. An Amnesty International spokesperson said: 'Any...

Iraq: Cluster bombing must stop to reduce civilian casualties

The organisation also fears that landmines may have been used in the region. The organisation is demanding that the US, UK and Iraqi authorities immediately stop using indiscriminate and other weapons...

UK: Britain's refugee 'regional protection zones' proposals deeply flawed

The UK move to create regional refugee protection zones, to be discussed at an EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers meeting tomorrow (Friday 28), are, said the human rights organisation, legally...

Iraq: Bombing of State television

'The bombing of a television station, simply because it is being used for the purposes of propaganda, cannot be condoned. It is a civilian object, and thus protected under international humanitarian...

Iraq: Fear of war crimes on both sides

The organisation's Senior Director of International Law has called on Coalition forces to justify the targeting of Iraq's main TV station in Baghdad. Coalition forces have confirmed attacking the main...

Iraq: Military must ensure civilians are protected

'We have seen reports from Basra of the impact that urban warfare can have on civilians and we are seeking explicit information from the military authorities on the steps they have taken to minimise...

Iraq/USA: No double standard on POWs

Amnesty International said: 'Prisoner of war should be treated humanely and not be subjected to any form of torture or ill-treatment and should be given immediate access to the International Committee...