Extrajudicial Executions And Other Unlawful Killings

Afghanistan: German government must investigate deadly Kunduz airstrikes - 30 October 2009

Amnesty International has called for a credible and transparent investigation into the 4 September airstrike in Kunduz that killed scores of people, many of them civilians.

Sri Lanka must investigate death threats against two more journalists - 28 October 2009

Two female editors at national newspaper the Sunday Leader have received death threats. The paper's founder and former Editor-in-Chief was murdered in January.

Russian authorities must investigate activist’s murder - 26 October 2009

Russian and Kabardino-Balkarian authorities must find and bring to justice those responsible for the murder of Maksharip Aushev, a leading civil society activist from Ingushetia.

Latest killings of civilians in Baghdad a 'war crime' - 26 October 2009

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the killing of at least 155 people, mostly civilians, in twin suicide bomb attacks in Baghdad.

Demand justice for killing of journalist in Mexico - 23 October 2009

On 27 October 2006, US video journalist Brad Will was shot and killed as he filmed clashes in Oaxaca City.

Afghan government must set out credible presidential election plan - 20 October 2009

The Afghan government and its international supporters must immediately set out a clear and effective plan to ensure a credible second round of presidential election voting.

Pakistan government unprepared for South Waziristan displacement crisis - 19 October 2009

The government of Pakistan remains woefully under-prepared for a displacement crisis in South Waziristan as civilians flee the region following three days of heavy fighting.

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Human Rights Council divisions must not obstruct Gaza accountability - 16 October 2009

The political divisions surrounding the adoption of today’s Human Rights Council resolution on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories must not become an obstacle to i

Pakistan government must prepare for South Waziristan displacement crisis - 16 October 2009

The government of Pakistan must urgently prepare for a displacement crisis as civilians flee South Waziristan ahead of an expected military assault, Amnesty International said.

Syrian authorities urged to seek justice for men killed by security forces - 14 October 2009

Sami Ma'touq and Joni Suleiman were shot dead a year ago. The Syrian authorities have so far done very little to bring their killers to justice.