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Press Release
Bahrain must release activist Nabeel Rajab, detained for ‘insulting’ tweets
The Bahraini authorities must immediately release a prominent human rights activist who has been detained for posting tweets deemed insulting…
October 2, 2014
Press Release
China: Release supporters of Hong Kong protests
The Chinese authorities must immediately and unconditionally release all those detained for peacefully showing support for pro-democracy protests in Hong…
October 1, 2014
Press Release
Iran must halt imminent execution of 26-year-old woman
Iranian authorities have today confirmed that a woman convicted of killing a man whom she said tried to sexually abuse…
September 29, 2014
Report
Out of control: Torture and other ill-treatment in Mexico
Anyone arrested in Mexico is potentially at risk of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Torture…
September 26, 2014
Report
‘Welcome to hell fire’: Torture and other ill-treatment in Nigeria
Torture is a routine occurrence in Nigeria, largely to extract "confessions" or as punishment for alleged crimes. Hundreds of suspects…
September 26, 2014
Report
China’s Trade in Tools of Torture and Repression
This report focuses on China's growing manufacture, sale and trade of a wide range of law enforcement equipment. Of particular…
September 26, 2014
Report
My Body My Rights
All over the world, people are coerced, criminalized and discriminated against, simply for making choices about their bodies and their…
September 26, 2014
Press Release
Chinese Dissident Ai Weiwei Opens Exhibit Featuring Amnesty International Research at Alcatraz
The latest installation from Chinese artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei, featuring research from Amnesty International, will open to…
September 26, 2014
Report
On the Brink of Death: Violence Against Women and the Abortion Ban in El Salvador
Every year, thousands of women and girls are denied their rights and choices by El Salvador’s total ban on abortion…
September 25, 2014
Press Release
Protection of Syrian Civilians Must be World’s Priority, Humanitarian and Human Rights Groups Demand
Any further intervention in the Middle East must include plans to address the suffering of Syrian civilians, a global coalition…
September 23, 2014
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Reacts to President Obama’s Remarks on Islamic State
President Obama addressed the nation tonight on his plans to combat the armed group Islamic State.
September 11, 2014
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Marks the September 11, 2001 Attacks
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the attacks in the USA on September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2014