Extrajudicial Executions And Other Unlawful Killings

Victims of Peru Amazon violence deserve justice without discrimination - 2 December 2009

The Peruvian authorities must conduct investigations into the deaths of all those killed during violence at a road blockade led by Amazon Indigenous peoples in June.

Military shooting in Honduras must be urgently investigated and witnesses protected - 30 November 2009

Amnesty International said that it was deeply worried about the safety of victims of and witnesses to a shooting at a military blockade that took place in Tegucigalpa.

Witness protection needed to ensure justice for Philippines massacre victims - 27 November 2009

Amnesty International has urged the government to protect witnesses and safeguard vital forensic evidence, following the massacre of at least 57 people in Maguindanao province.

Philippines election massacre must be investigated as death toll rises - 24 November 2009

Amnesty International has urged the Philippine authorities to carry out a full investigation into a brutal attack in Maguindanao province that has left at least 46 people dead.

Abduction and killings of journalists and politicians in the Philippines must be investigated - 23 November 2009

At least 21 civilians have been killed in the southern province of Maguindanao. These are the first reported killings linked to national elections to be held in May 2010.

Iranian authorities must investigate death of detention centre doctor - 18 November 2009

Dr Ramin Pourandarjani had allegedly received threats to deter him from revealing the extent of abuse that had taken place at Kahrizak detention centre.

Jordan must fully investigate suspected police killings - 18 November 2009

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.

Indigenous teacher missing in Brazil after violence over ancestral lands - 13 November 2009

Brazilian and Paraguayan authorities must redouble their efforts to find an indigenous teacher who has been missing since 30 October.

No justice for grieving victims of police killings in Mozambique - 16 November 2009

Amnesty International has urged the authorities in Mozambique to properly investigate and prosecute police officers suspected of unlawful killings.

Fair trials needed in Bangladesh to ensure justice for victims of mutiny - 12 November 2009

To ensure justice for the victims of the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny in February, all suspects must receive a fair trial, Amnesty International says in its new report.