Belarusian youth activists sentenced to 'restricted freedom' for
attending a peaceful protest have told Amnesty International how they
were targeted by the authorities.
A magazine and its editor have agreed to pay S$405,000 (Approximately
US$290,000) following a fine by the country’s highest court for alleged
defamation.
Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of three Turkish soldiers for “intentionally wounding” a conscientious objector while he was in military custody.
Authorities in Haiti must enact legislation to protect children working
as domestic help in conditions that amount to slavery, said Amnesty
International ahead of Universal Children’s Day.
Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan has warned the Australian government not to squander a unique
opportunity to right historic wrongs.
Dr Ramin Pourandarjani had allegedly received threats to deter him from
revealing the extent of abuse that had taken place at Kahrizak detention centre.
Two men have died in one week after they were allegedly beaten by police officers. Amnesty International has called for full and independent investigations into their deaths.
The Egyptian authorities must take immediate and inclusive steps to
protect Cairo's poorest inhabitants living in "unsafe areas", according to a new Amnesty International report.
The Obama administration should revise its detention policies in Afghanistan to make them consistent with international law, Amnesty International, Human Rights First, and Human Rights Watch have said
