Law Enforcement

Kenya's post-election violence suspects must be brought to justice - 6 November 2009

The Kenyan government has failed to implement a fair and credible judicial process to try those accused of carrying out human rights violations, including possible crimes against humanity, during last

Iranian security forces condemned after clampdown on protesters - 5 November 2009

Amnesty International has condemned the excessive use of force by Iranian security forces that saw scores of peaceful protesters beaten and detained on Wednesday.

Acts of torture by Guyanese police must be punished - 4 November 2009

Amnesty International has urged the Guyanese authorities to charge police officers involved in the torture and ill-treatment of three individuals who were detained in relation to a murder investigation.

Spain must investigate torture allegations - 3 November 2009

Spanish authorities need to reform the current system of investigating allegations of torture and other ill-treatment from security forces, Amnesty International has said.

African governments must pressure Zimbabwe on human rights - 28 October 2009

Amnesty International has warned that Zimbabwe is on the brink of sliding back into the post-election violence that marred the country last year.

Mexico must investigate torture of two peasant farmers - 28 October 2009

Two members of a peasant organization in Chiapas State, currently held in a state prison, were blindfolded, bound and beaten during their interrogation.

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.

Uruguay must annul law that protects police and military torture suspects - 20 October 2009

A law in Uruguay that has allowed the police and military to get away with torture and murder should be annulled.

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

Three killed as Nigerian security forces fire at demonstrators - 14 October 2009

Amnesty International has condemned the excessive use of force by some of the members of the Nigerian security forces after three people were shot dead during a protest against demolition of homes in Rivers State.