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Amnesty Responds to UN Report on Promoting Human Rights While Countering Terrorism
Amnesty International welcomes the decision by Ben Emmerson, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights…
June 4, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Says Mubarak Verdict an Important Step, but Full Truth About Victims’ Deaths During Uprising Must be Uncovered to Deliver Justice
Hosni Mubarak's conviction and life sentence shows that no one is above the law. But for justice to be served,…
June 2, 2012
Press Release
As State of Emergency is Lifted, Egypt Must Make ‘Clean Break’ from Abusive Past and Return to Rule of Law
Egyptian authorities must release anyone still held under the emergency decree or bring them to justice in conformity with fair…
June 1, 2012
Press Release
China Must End Crackdown After Self-Immolations in Tibet
Chinese authorities have reportedly detained hundreds of people in Lhasa after two self-immolations in the Tibetan capital.
June 1, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Joins Film Directors from Around the World to Call for ‘One More Voice’ for Human Rights
Academy Award winners Meryl Streep and Hans Zimmer team with Amnesty International in a powerful new music video to celebrate…
May 31, 2012
Press Release
Court Ruling Declaring the Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional a Welcomed Step
Today's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals is an important step toward riding this nation’s shameful institutional discrimination against…
May 31, 2012
Press Release
Taylor Sentencing Only a Step Toward Justice; More People Should be Prosecuted and Reparations Paid to Victims
As Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years, a climate of impunity hangs over Liberia, while victims of heinous crimes…
May 30, 2012
Press Release
Major Artists to Attend, Perform and Give Readings at Electric Burma Tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi on June 18, 2012
Bono set to present Aung San Suu Kyi with Amnesty International's "Ambassador of Conscience" Award at concert in Dublin.
May 30, 2012
Press Release
Still No Justice for Slain Pakistan Journalist
A year on from the abduction and assassination of reporter Saleem Shahzad, Pakistan must take steps to bring his killers…
May 29, 2012
Press Release
Bahrain Must Immediately Release All Bahraini Prisoners of Conscience
Following the release of prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, Amnesty International renewed its demand that Bahrain unconditionally release all…
May 29, 2012
Report
Human Rights in Afghanistan through the Transition of Security Responsibility and Beyond: A Briefing for Delegates at the 2012 NATO Summit
This Amnesty International briefing highlights priority human rights issues, relevant to the NATO Alliance’s immediate and future role in Afghanistan.
May 24, 2012
Press Release
Investigation Needed into Beating of Angolan Rapper and Other Activists
Tuesday's brutal incident is emblematic of the wider crackdown on free speech in Angola.
May 24, 2012