Armed Conflict

UN vote on Goldstone report a defining step for accountability - 6 November 2009

The vote adopting key recommendations of the report on the conflict in Gaza and southern Israel earlier this year, is vitally important for ensuring that those who committed war crimes will be held accountable, said Amnesty International.

Afghanistan: German government must investigate deadly Kunduz airstrikes - 30 October 2009

Amnesty International has called for a credible and transparent investigation into the 4 September airstrike in Kunduz that killed scores of people, many of them civilians.

Sierra Leone Special Court renders final judgment in RUF case - 26 October 2009

Amnesty International said Monday’s decision by the Special Court for Sierra Leone to uphold the convictions of three former senior leaders of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) is a positive

Latest killings of civilians in Baghdad a 'war crime' - 26 October 2009

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the killing of at least 155 people, mostly civilians, in twin suicide bomb attacks in Baghdad.

Army in Pakistan must stop harassment of Mehsud tribe - 22 October 2009

The military has refused to allow members of the tribe to use major roads to flee the government’s latest offensive against the Pakistani Taleban, witnesses have told Amnesty International.

Pakistan government unprepared for South Waziristan displacement crisis - 19 October 2009

The government of Pakistan remains woefully under-prepared for a displacement crisis in South Waziristan as civilians flee the region following three days of heavy fighting.

Colombian human rights activist seriously injured in gun attack - 19 October 2009


The invaluable work carried out by human rights defenders in Colombia must be respected by all the parties to the armed conflict, Amnesty International has said.

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Human Rights Council divisions must not obstruct Gaza accountability - 16 October 2009

The political divisions surrounding the adoption of today’s Human Rights Council resolution on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories must not become an obstacle to i

Pakistan government must prepare for South Waziristan displacement crisis - 16 October 2009

The government of Pakistan must urgently prepare for a displacement crisis as civilians flee South Waziristan ahead of an expected military assault, Amnesty International said.

UN must urge Israel and Palestinians to carry out Gaza investigations - 15 October 2009

Amnesty International urges the Human Rights Council to call on Israel and the authorities in Gaza to immediately open investigations into alleged war crimes, possible crimes against humanity and other serious violations of international law reported during the conflict in Gaza and southern Israel.