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Report
How to Apply Human Rights Standards to Arms Transfer Decisions
In order to achieve a more effective regulation of the international arms trade, all international transfers of conventional weaponry, munitions and equipment should be carried out in accordance with states’ legal obligations. All states have obligations under international human rights law applicable to transfers of conventional arms. The purpose of this document is to assist states and regional organisations in applying their human rights obligations. It proposes guidelines for assessing the risk of a proposed transfer being used for serious violations of human rights.
April 24, 2012
Report
Key elements for implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
This document lists suggested key elements for “creating high common international standards” for national systems of licensing or authorisation for the export, import and other international transfers of conventional arms. It also sets out Amnesty International's position on key transparency measures and victim assistance.
April 24, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Demands Bangladesh Authorities Account for Deaths of Protesters Amid Spate of “Disappearances”
Amnesty International today urges Bangladesh authorities to initiate a thorough investigation into the deaths of two men, killed on April 23 while protesting the disappearance of a key opposition figure.
April 24, 2012
Update
New Evidence Reveals Shell Wildly Underreported Niger Delta Oil Spill
New data shows Shell dramatically under-estimated the damage of a 2008 spill that devastated the lives of tens of thousands of people in Niger Delta. Shell has yet to compensate victims.
April 23, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Obama Administration Efforts to Avert Atrocities Around the Globe
Amnesty International today hailed President Barack Obama's announcement of new efforts designed to prevent genocide, mass atrocities and other crimes against humanity.
April 23, 2012
Update
From the Field: Researchers Reveal Human Rights Crisis Behind Political Spat in South Sudan
Many refugees are concerned that they are increasingly forgotten amidst the spiraling possibility of war between Sudan and South Sudan.
April 22, 2012
Update
From the Field: Researchers Find Education At Risk in South Sudan
The constant threat of aerial bombardment has forced many schools to close in South Sudan. It remains uncertain whether the refugees will be able to continue with their so highly prized education.
April 21, 2012
Update
Race And Criminal Justice: A New Hope?
25 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that statistical proof of racial disparity in death sentences didn't matter; now a new ruling in North Carolina could change that.
April 20, 2012
Update
Coup Again in Guinea-Bissau
Members of the military staged a coup last week in Guinea-Bissau, arresting the president and prime minister.
April 20, 2012
Update
From the Field: Amnesty Mission to South Sudan
The situation has become increasingly desperate in recent weeks as 20,000 refugees from Sudan have fled across the volatile border to South Sudan.
April 20, 2012
Update
4 Ways to Join Global Activists in Shaming Shell
The week of Earth Day, activists around the world will come together to demand Shell own up, clean up and pay up their mess in the Niger Delta. Here are 4 ways you can join in.
April 20, 2012
Press Release
Brighton declaration: States must be serious about European Court’s judgments instead of tampering with its independence
A political declaration by the 47 Council of Europe member states fails to address key challenges faced by the European Court of Human Rights even if it contains some positive measures,
April 20, 2012