News & Updates

Amnesty International’s Secretary General to meet Solana, Pöttering and Rehn

15 April 2008

The Secretary General of Amnesty International, Irene Khan, is in Brussels on Tuesday to meet top officials in the EU Council, Parliament and Commission.

Perversion of justice - 25 face jail in Egypt

15 April 2008

Royal pardon for Moroccan demonstrators

11 April 2008

Eight men convicted of undermining the monarchy in Morocco last year have been released after they were pardoned by the King. 

Iranian trade unionist freed

11 April 2008

A prominent trade unionist in Iran has been released from detention after serving a one-year prison sentence.

Zimbabwe opposition under attack

10 April 2008

Opposition parties in Zimbabwe have complained of violence against people perceived to be their supporters.

UK deportation policy questioned by court

9 April 2008

The UK government's policy of "deportation with assurances" was called into question on Wednesday by decisions of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales

UN examines human rights in member countries

7 April 2008

All UN member states are facing a rigorous examination of their human rights records.

Afghanistan arms fuel further abuse

3 April 2008

Zimbabwe: Police urged to remain non-partisan

3 April 2008

The situation in Zimbabwe has remained calm with all political parties exercising restraint since the national elections, but it is a country "on the edge".

Gangs and police cripple Jamaica's inner cities

2 April 2008

Poor inner city Jamaicans are left at the mercy of gangs and abusive police officers who are rarely, if ever, brought to justice for human rights abuses.

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