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Russian Federation: Indifference to racism must be addressed

In the past, racist attacks on ethnic and racial minorities across Russia have increased markedly as the anniversary of Adolf Hitler's birth on 20 April approaches. The victims of racist attacks are...

JENIN REFUGEE CAMP: PRACTICAL MEASURES ARE REQUIRED - WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH

Amnesty International delegates in Jenin said 'There is strong evidence that human rights and international humanitarian law were breached in Jenin by the Israeli Defence Forces.' Amnesty...

NEW REPORT CALLS FOR TOUGH HUMAN RIGHTS CLAUSE IN ALGERIA-EU ACCORD

'With unarmed demonstrators in Algeria being shot dead in the street by security forces, there is an urgent need to make the agreement's human rights clause meaningful,' Amnesty International said...

Algeria: Immediate action needed to prevent further protest killings

More than 80 unarmed demonstrators were shot dead by the security forces in protests following the death last year, but those responsible have still not been brought to justice. The ongoing impunity...

JENIN REFUGEE CAMP: URGENT NEED FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

Amnesty International said: 'If this was an earthquake the international community would be asked for - and would certainly grant - urgent help. It is shocking that the authorities have not asked for...

Jenin: Access denied to Amnesty International Forensic Expert - legal action considered

The only forensic pathologist in the vicinity, Professor Pounder had sought access to the camp in order to begin gathering vital evidence about the fate of those who died in Jenin. The Amnesty...

Pakistan: Violence against Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights on the increase and still no protection

In its fifth report on Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights in Pakistan, Amnesty International summarises the current government's commitments to uphold Women's rights's rightss...

Turkey: Conditions in 'F-Type' prisons continue to raise alarm

Conditions in the 'F-type' prisons have been the focus of ongoing protests including a hunger strike which has continued since October 2000 and has resulted in 50 people dying and hundreds suffering...

Turkey: Conditions in 'F-Type' prisons continue to raise alarm

Conditions in the 'F-type' prisons have been the focus of ongoing protests including a hunger strike which has continued since October 2000 and has resulted in 50 people dying and hundreds suffering...

BRITISH PUBLIC BACKS CALL FOR CLAMPDOWN ON ARMS EXPORT SECRECY

An opinion poll carried out last month found that eight out of ten people in Britain believe there is too much secrecy surrounding UK arms exports. Two thirds think the government should give MPs the...