Georgia

Russia and Georgia – Background to conflict - 12 August 2008

After months of increased tension, and recent low-level hostilities, the conflict between Georgia and the breakaway region of South Ossetia escalated in the early mo

South Ossetia: Observation of international humanitarian law and protection of civilians essential - 11 August 2008

Amnesty International calls on all sides in the conflict in South Ossetia to fully respect international humanitarian law and as such, to ensure that civilians are pro

Georgia and Russia must protect civilians in South Ossetia - 10 August 2008

Amnesty International has called on all sides to the conflict in South Ossetia to fully respect international humanitarian law in order that civilians are protected

Georgian government urged to end police abuse - 13 March 2008

Despite the storm force winds and heavy rain, Amnesty International members held a vigil outside the Embassy of Georgia in London on Tuesday.

Europe moves to protect trafficked people - 1 February 2008

Europe has taken a further step towards protecting people who have been trafficked with the entry into force of a new convention.