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'As a signatory to the Refugee Convention, the Chinese authorities should guarantee the safety of the Gil-suh family while they have access to a fair refugee determination procedure. They should not...
The recent torture and killing of three high school students is a stark reminder of why human rights protection must be firmly on the agenda. Lukman (18), Azhari Iskandar (18) and Tarmizi (16) were...
This happened in the Mexican state of Chiapas last month, but similar cases are still a sad occurrence in some 22 countries across the Americas, Amnesty International said today on the UN Day in...
In a situation of armed conflict involving troops from at least six governments and armed political groups, many of their forces use torture as a weapon of war, primarily against unarmed civilians...
'The unwillingness or failure of the government to uphold the rule of law signals to Kenyans that police who abuse people's fundamental rights are above the law, 'Amnesty International said in Ending...
In a new report launched today the organisation describes the plight of the thousands of people who are tortured and ill-treated because their real or perceived sexuality is seen as threatening social...
In the coming days, Japan faces international scrutiny over its use of the death penalty. Executions in Japan will be on the agenda at the First World Congress against the Death Penalty in Strasbourg...
'Once again, the Cambodian judicial system is in the spotlight, and once again, it has failed to give a fair hearing to those on trial,' the two human rights organizations said. 'No one questions the...
On 18 June 2001 the Supreme State Security Court issued the written verdict in the trial of Ibrahim and 27 others. 'The written verdict confirms that the charges against Ibrahim and three of his...
Additional paramilitary forces have been deployed to the state and an indefinite curfew is now in place in three Manipuri districts. 'Amnesty International is concerned about reports that troops have...