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Press Release
New Version of Joss Stone Song Co-Written with War Photographer Set to Release In Support of Amnesty International Campaign on U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
A new version of the Joss Stone song "Take Good Care" will be released Thursday, July 5, in support of…
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Russian Authorities Must Strengthen Accountability of Law Enforcement Agencies
In a new report, Amnesty International organization exposes ongoing killings, disappearances and torture in the North Caucasus.
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Reports of Helicopter Shipments to Syria Strengthen Need for International Arms Embargo
The Syrian army's increased use of helicopters is putting civilians at even greater risk and further strengthens the case for…
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Artists and Activists from Across the World Come Together to Honor Human Rights Champion Aung San Suu Kyi
For many long, hard years, Aung San Suu Kyi's dream of freedom seemed distant and unachievable. Tonight, on stage in…
June 18, 2012
Press Release
Saudi Arabia Ramps up Clampdown on Human Rights Activists
A number of key Saudi Arabian human rights activists have been put on trial, signalling a growing crackdown on their…
June 18, 2012
Report
USA: ‘Targeted killing’ policies violate the right to life
Amnesty International calls on all states to refrain from the unlawful use of lethal force, including against individuals suspected of…
June 15, 2012
Press Release
Israel Must Immediately Release or Provide Medical Treatment for Soccer Professional On Hunger Strike
A Palestinian soccer player, at risk of death after more than 90 days on hunger strike, should immediately be admitted…
June 15, 2012
Press Release
High Expectations for New International Criminal Court Prosecutor
Gambian lawyer Fatou Bensouda has been sworn in as the International Criminal Court's new Chief Prosecutor in The Hague, amid…
June 15, 2012
Press Release
Bahrain Court Upholds “Politically Motivated” Convictions Against Medical Professionals
Bahrain's High Criminal Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of nine health professionals tried for their role in anti-government…
June 14, 2012
Press Release
Egypt Must Cancel ‘Dangerous’ New Powers Given to Military
The Justice Ministry's decision to extend the military's power to arrest and investigate civilians paves the way for fresh human…
June 14, 2012
Report
S.O.S. Europe: Human Rights and Migration Control
This report examines the human rights impacts of European migration control policies.
June 13, 2012
Press Release
Azerbaijan Retaliates Against Eurovision Democracy Activists
The arrest of a 23 year-old Azerbaijan photojournalist signals the start of a troubling, yet widely predicted, crackdown on those…
June 13, 2012