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Press Release
Two Activists at Risk of Flogging for ‘Indecent Behavior’ in Sudan
The Sudanese authorities must drop ‘indecent behavior’ charges against two activists who risk being sentenced to flogging in a trial that opens tomorrow.
November 12, 2013
Report
We Had No Time To Bury Them: War Crimes in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
Some 150,000 people from Blue Nile state languish in a string of refugee camps in neighboring Ethiopia and South Sudan, and tens of thousands more have been forcibly displaced within Sudan. And although the frequency of armed clashes between Sudanese government and rebel forces has diminished, violence against civilians continues.
June 10, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Sudan 2013
Republic of the Sudan Head of state and government Omar Hassan Ahmed Post-independence agreements on the sharing of oil, citizenship and border demarcation continued to be negotiated with South Sudan. Conflict continued in Darfur, Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states. The National Security Service (NSS) and other government agents continued to commit human rights violations against perceived critics of the government for exercising their rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly. Background Tensions between South Sudan and Sudan mounted in relation to outstanding post-independence issues. The shutdown of oil production in South Sudan in February, due to disagreements with…
May 23, 2013
Report
Civilians Caught In Unending Crisis in Southern Kordofan
The armed conflict in Sudan's Southern Kordofan between the Sudanese government and armed opposition group, the Sudan Peoples' Liberation Army-North (SPLA-N)1, continues unabated, and to the detriment of the civilian population.
April 17, 2013
Press Release
Unfolding Humanitarian Catastrophe in Southern Kordofan Likely to Get Worse, New Report Warns
Amnesty International warned today in a new report that civilians in Southern Kordofan face an unfolding catastrophe caused by indiscriminate bombings, massive displacement, and a lack of humanitarian assistance. The situation is likely to get worse in the coming months as food supplies dwindle and the rainy season makes roads impassable.
April 15, 2013
Report
Egypt/Sudan: Refugees face kidnapping for ransom, brutal treatment and human trafficking
Amnesty International is greatly concerned for the safety and security of refugees and asylum-seekers held captive in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.
April 4, 2013
Press Release
10 Years On, Violations Remain Widespread in Darfur
Elements of government forces, along with armed militias, are carrying out multiple large-scale attacks against civilians in North Darfur in what represents the worst instance of violence in recent years.
March 27, 2013
Press Release
NRA LAMBASTED FOR DECEPTIONS IN OPPOSING INTERNATIONAL ARMS TRADE TREATY
Weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to finalize a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International will host a telephone news press briefing with hip-hop artist and humanitarian Emmanuel Jal, Virginia Tech shooting survivor Colin Goddard, and Amnesty International's Frank Jannuzi at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 7.
March 1, 2013
Press Release
Former Sudan Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal to Speak Out on Global Arms Trade Treaty with Amnesty International Media Tour March 5-7 in New York and Washington, D.C.
Every minute, at least one person dies as a result of armed violence and conflict while the global arms trade remains unregulated. On March 5-7 – just weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to negotiate an international arms trade treaty – Amnesty International will host a media tour in New York and Washington, D.C. with hip hop artist and humanitarian Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from South Sudan, who will speak out in support of the treaty.
February 26, 2013
Press Release
10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th
Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to write, Tweet and blog in support of victims of human rights abuses worldwide.
December 5, 2012
Press Release
South Sudanese Authorities Must Investigate and End “Horrific Acts of Violence” by Security Forces
South Sudan must take immediate steps to end human rights violations including torture, shootings and sexual violence by security forces carrying out a civilian disarmament campaign in Jonglei State.
October 1, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Expresses “Alarm” Over Reports of Police Beating of Hip Hop Artist Emmanuel Jal in South Sudan
International hip hop artist and human rights advocate Emmanuel Jal has been seriously beaten by police in South Sudan.
September 10, 2012