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Press Release
Amnesty International Joins Human Rights Groups in Africa to Condemn Illegal Raid on LGBTI Activist Workshop in Uganda
Yesterday's raid on a LGBTI workshop by the Uganda police was arbitrary, and an illegitimate infringement on freedom of association…
June 20, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Stages New York City “Bananafesto” Action in Times Square June 27, Ahead of Historic Arms Treaty Talks at United Nations
On Wednesday, June 27, in Times Square -- ahead of historic U.N. arms control talks starting in July -- Amnesty…
June 20, 2012
Report
The Circle of Injustice: Security Operations and Human Rights Violations in Ingushetia
The failure of Ingushetia's law enforcement to respect the rule of law is adding to the insecurity in Russia's North…
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Cypriot Authorities Must End Unlawful Detention of Migrants
A new Amnesty International report documents how Cyprus locks away hundreds of irregular migrants each year, breaching international obligations.
June 19, 2012
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