Armed Conflict

Journalists in danger in Sri Lanka - 5 February 2008

A number of journalists in Sri Lanka have received death threats in the wake of knife attacks on two journalists in the past eleven days.

Chad: Escalating conflict risks war crimes; threatens deployment of EU forces - 1 February 2008

As the conflict between the Chadian government and armed groups escalates, Amnesty International today called on all parties to the conflict not to attack civilians.

Palestinians must not be re-imprisoned within the Gaza Strip - 25 January 2008

Amnesty International today called on the parties involved in the future management of the Rafah crossing at the Gaza-Egypt border to ensure the fundamental rights of

Darfur camps flooded with weapons - 22 January 2008

The security situation for internally displaced people is on a knife-edge as the UN forces end their third week of operations in Darfur.

Sudan: Anger rises as insecurity worsens for Darfur’s displaced children - 22 January 2008

As UN forces end their third week of operations in Darfur, Amnesty International today warned that the security situation for internally displaced people in Darfur is

Breakthrough in battle for justice for ‘comfort women’ - 21 December 2007

A new resolution on survivors of Japan’s military sexual slavery system urges the Japanese government to acknowledge, apologize and compensate the victims.

Hit Make Some Noise album earns $2.5m - 14 December 2007

An Amnesty International album of John Lennon cover songs has raised $2.5 million after proving a hit in the album and download charts.

Blood Diamonds are still a reality - 23 January 2007

Conflict or blood diamonds fuel conflict, civil wars and human rights abuses.

Nepal: Solidarity brings prospect of permanent peace - 14 June 2006

The Nepalese people finally got an "historic victory" after a nineteen-day mass movement for democracy that claimed many lives.

NATO-led forces complicit in torture? - 13 November 2007

Despite consistent reports of torture and other ill-treatment by Afghanistan's intelligence service, members of the NATO-led forces continue to hand detainees over to