Americas

Summit of the Americas: Draft Declaration falls short on human rights - 30 March 2009

The draft declaration being negotiated by governments in advance of the Fifth Summit of the Americas falls short on human rights, warned Amnesty International today, a

The death penalty in the Americas in 2008

During 2008, 38 executions were known to have been carried out in the Americas – 37 in the USA and one in the twin island state of St Kitts and Nevis.

Spotlight on torture - 26 June 2008

To mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Amnesty International members and supporters are taking action around the world.

USA: Amnesty International calls for criminal investigation following CIA ‘waterboarding’ admission - 6 February 2008

Amnesty International today called for a full, independent and prompt criminal investigation, following the first public admission by CIA Director, General Michael H