Press Releases
'This brutal treatment of civilians simply has to end,' the human rights organisation said. 'These deeply disturbing reports once again underline the need for action by the international community to...
'Although it is significant that the armed forces and carabineros acknowledged the tragic deaths of 200 people who had been arrested,' the organisation said, 'after 27 years of unabated denial, the...
Minister Knight was quoted as stating: 'The police must be able, if challenged [by gunmen] to respond swiftly, efficiently and effectively...I know I am going to be criticised for this, but gunmen who...
During Mr Bush's five-year governorship in Texas 152 men and Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights were put to death, almost twice the number killed in any other state in over two...
'The increasing number of people jailed for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression, clearly demonstrates the level to which the government will go in order to weaken the political...
The main provisions of the law apply to an estimated 24,000 men, including conscientious objectors and deserters who refused to take part in the conflicts in former Yugoslavia. The bill covers those...
'Strong action taken by the political leaders attending the summit is needed to send a clear message to the perpetrators that torture will not be tolerated and that those responsible will be brought...
Amnesty International, which condemns any act of hostage-taking by armed political groups - including hijacking - as a human rights abuse, remains deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan...
On 9 January representatives of popular organisations claiming to support the dominant Fanmi Lavalas party issued threats of physical violence against members of opposition parties and journalists...
In the interest of transparency and justice for the victims of decades of human rights violations, the Commission's report and recommendations should be published in full at the earliest opportunity...