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Routine killings of civilians in Somalia

The dire human rights and humanitarian crisis facing the people of Somalia has been revealed in a groundbreaking new Amnesty International report.

Getting a glimpse of Guantánamo

A life-size model of a cell at Guantánamo will travel to US cities to bring a taste of the harsh realities of prolonged isolation in detention to the US public.

Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka flourish under veil of secrecy

Sri Lanka is a conflict where journalists face unjustified restrictions on reporting and there are very few established facts.

Killings of trade unionists on the rise in Colombia

Across much of the world, May Day – International Workers’ Day – represents an opportunity for workers to celebrate their rights and stand together in solidarity.

Refugee camp trauma continues for Palestinians

More than 3,000 Palestinian refugees are currently cut off from the rest of the world in dire conditions without access to adequate humanitarian assistance.

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United Nations assembly during the opening of the second session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland

Pressure is on to elect strong and effective Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly will elect, in direct and individual elections and by secret ballot, 15 new members of the Human Rights Council on 21 May 2008.

Indonesia urged to ratify the Rome Statute

Indonesia must fulfil its commitment to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in 2008, Amnesty International has urged.

Pakistan ratifies key UN human rights treaty

Pakistan has ratified a key UN human rights treaty and signed two others.

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