Press releases
Colombia: Extradition of paramilitary leaders must not lead to closure of investigations into their responsibility in human righ - 13 May 2008
The Colombian government's decision to extradite 14 paramilitary leaders wanted in the USA on drugs-trafficking charges 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, often in collusion with or the acquiescence of the Colombian security forces, Amnesty International said today.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 today.Nepal: Overturning the Legacy of War - priorities for effective human rights protection - 12 May 2008
As Nepal's new Constituent Assembly (CA) members prepare to take their seats following the 10 April elections and with the formation of a coalition government expected within weeks, Amnesty International calls on the CA members to fulfil their election pledges to build a “New Nepal”, seizing the historic opportunity to place human rights protection at the heart of their work.Myanmar: Cyclone relief -- Asian governments must insist on swift action - 12 May 2008
Leaders of Amnesty International in Asia Pacific, meeting in Hong Kong, called on their governments to use every means possible to pressure the Myanmar authorities to focus on disaster relief and facilitate international assistance to protect the rights to life, food and health of its citizens.Myanmar: Constitutional referendum flouts human rights - 9 May 2008
Despite the devastating consequences of Cyclone Nargis, which killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly a million more, Myanmar’s government has announced that it will proceed with its plans for holding a national referendum regarding a new constitution on May 10.Morocco / Western Sahara: Investigate migrants’ deaths - 8 May 2008
Amnesty International today called on the Moroccan government to immediately open a comprehensive, independent and impartial investigation into claims that at least 28 migrants drowned at sea after their boat was jostled and punctured by members of the Moroccan security forces.
