Filter by
Showing 85-96 of 170 Results
Press Release
Massive Arms Bazaar in Abu Dhabi Exposes Flaws in Upcoming Arms Trade Treaty Talks
The United States, China, European Union states, and other arms-exporting countries must ensure that any deals brokered at an international arms fair in Abu Dhabi this week do not result…
Update
Child Soldiers: Will the Real Obama Please Stand Up?
President Obama can follow through on his rhetoric and lead the U.S. in doing our part to protect the most basic rights of children by supporting ratification of the Arms…
Update
The Children Left Out of Obama’s Inaugural Speech
Why do children in Uganda, the DRC and Mali continue to have a target on their back? Because a global free-for-all lets weapons flow into the hands of armed groups…
Press Release
Acquittal of Congolese Armed Group Leader Should Strengthen Demands for Justice in DRC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Update
Another Year Lost for the Lives and Dignity of Congo’s Women
An unending war in the Democratic Republic of Congo leaves tens of thousands of civilians' lives and dignity at risk. Rape and other forms of sexual violence are committed with…
Press Release
Obama Administration Must Step Up Influence, Especially at United Nations, to Protect Lives in Danger in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A renewed outbreak of violence by the armed group M23 has deeply endangered the lives of civilians in Goma and Sake.
Press Release
Amnesty International to Defend Conflict Minerals Reporting Requirements from Attacks by Corporate Groups
Amnesty International USA announced today that it has moved to intervene to defend new regulations that require corporations to investigate and disclose whether their sourcing practices finance armed groups in…
Press Release
Civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo Must be Protected as Tens of Thousands Flee Escalation in Fighting
As the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group advanced towards Goma and fighting resumed today around the capital of North Kivu province, combatants on all sides of the escalating conflict in eastern…
Update
Ending the Use of Child Soldiers: One Step Forward
The DRC government recently signed a plan of action to eliminate the recruitment and use of child soldiers in their military forces. But will it be enforced?
Press Release
DR Congo Must Protect Human Rights Defenders Working Amid Conflict in North Kivu
Amnesty International urges DR Congo to end threats being made against human rights defenders and journalists by government officials and armed group M23.
Update
#DemandJustice: The Website War Criminals Don’t Want You To Share
Why do Joseph Kony, Omar al-Bashir and other war crimes suspect don't want you to see our new website?
Update
5 Steps Forward, 5 Steps Back: Catching and Convicting War Criminals
Has the International Criminal Court, which just turned 10, lived up to expectations?