News & Updates

Transitional Federal Government soldiers on their truck in Bur Haqaba, Somalia

Routine killings of civilians in Somalia

6 May 2008

The dire human rights and humanitarian crisis facing the people of Somalia has been revealed in a groundbreaking new Amnesty International report.
Protest in 2006 against the murder of mining trade union leader Alejandro Uribe

Killings of trade unionists on the rise in Colombia

30 April 2008

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

Colombia: Extradition of paramilitary leaders must not lead to closure of investigations into human rights violations

15 May 2008

Extradition of Colombian paramilitary leaders should not be used as an excuse to end investigations into the role played by paramilitaries in committing human rights violations against thousands of people.

Parliamentarians meet US authorities over illegal detentions

14 May 2008

Parliamentarians present US government officials with an Amnesty International declaration endorsed by over 1,200 of their counterparts worldwide.

Jaipur bombings condemned

14 May 2008

A series of bombings that took place in the north-western Indian city of Jaipur on Tuesday have been condemned by Amnesty International.

Lebanon leaders must prevent human rights abuses

13 May 2008

All political leaders in Lebanon must clearly instruct their supporters to fully respect human rights and to refrain from recklessly carrying out attacks in heavily-populated areas that endanger civilians uninvolved in the clashes, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

Call for arrest of suspected Sudanese war criminals

13 May 2008

The Sudanese authorities have refused to arrest two government ministers suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.

Asian governments urged to pressure Myanmar

13 May 2008

As hold-ups continue in the supply of foreign aid to Myanmar, Asian leaders have been urged to pressure the country's military rulers into taking swift action to address a growing humanitarian catastrophe.

Myanmar obstructionism costs lives

9 May 2008

In the wake of Cyclone Nargis, the government of Myanmar is deliberately impeding life-saving assistance.

Getting a glimpse of Guantánamo

8 May 2008

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.

Routine killings of civilians in Somalia

6 May 2008

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

Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka flourish under veil of secrecy

2 May 2008

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