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Israel/OT: Forcibly transferring relatives of suspected Palestinian suicide bombers would violate international law

'The forcible transfer of these people under these circumstances is collective punishment,' Amnesty International said. 'We call on the Israeli government not to carry out such measures.' 'If anyone...

Greece: Protection of human rights must be at the forefront

'In the aftermath of 11 September, the world has witnessed how human rights have been undermined in the name of ensuring security. Greece should set the standard, and not follow suit, in protecting...

Guatemala: Human rights defenders still on the front line

The statement came in the run up to the Second Regional Consultation on Human Rights Defenders, which will take place in Guatemala from 23 to 25 July. Representatives of human rights organisations...

Australia/UK: Failure to protect child asylum-seekers' worrying

The Children's rights, aged 12 and 13, who may be ethnic Hazara Afghans, reportedly sought protection in the British Consulate building after escaping the Woomera Detention Centre, where they had been...

Colombia: Amnesty International meets President-elect in London

'We welcome this opportunity to begin a dialogue with the incoming administration and to raise our concern that some of the measures he has planned to strengthen security could exacerbate further the...

Jamaica/United Kingdom: Human rights must be at heart of crime-fighting initiatives

'The visit to Jamaica by the UK Metropolitan Police Commissioner and Chairperson of the Metropolitan Police Authority offers a unique opportunity to explore how both countries can contribute to ensure...

UK: Government in the dock for indefinite detention without charge or trial

Amnesty International is concerned about the consequences of the implementation of provisions of the ATCSA which have resulted in serious human rights violations. Under this legislation, a person who...

India: Civilians are not legitimate targets

'Civilians are not legitimate targets. All parties to the conflict in Kashmir must respect international humanitarian standards and spare civilian lives,' the organisation said. Most of the victims...

International Criminal Court: Immunity for peace-keepers is a set back for international justice

What the Security Council has done is to attempt to amend a treaty agreed between state parties, a power in this case only given to the Assembly of States Parties. Moreover, the Council is exceeding...

Israel/Occupied Territories/Palestinian Authority: Amnesty International condemns attack on bus near West Bank settlement

'There is no justification for the targeting of civilians,' Amnesty International said. 'The fact that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territories are illegal under international humanitarian law...