Military, Security And Police Equipment

Italian authorities forcibly evict another Roma community - 12 November 2009

Amnesty International has condemned the forced eviction of a community of about 400 Roma people in the Italian capital, Rome.

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.

Saudi Arabian and Yemeni forces must protect civilians in Sa’da conflict - 11 November 2009

Amnesty International has called on all parties to the conflict raging in Yemen’s northerly Sa’da region to treat detainees humanely and protect civilians.

World's biggest arms traders promise global arms treaty - 30 October 2009

The vast majority of governments – 153 in total - agreed a timetable to establish a "strong and robust" Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) at the United Nations on Friday.

Photo exhibition promotes Arms Trade Treaty at the UN - 30 October 2009

A photo exhibition compiled and staged at the UN by the Control Arms Campaign aims to influence negotiations for an effective International Arms Trade Treaty.

US Joins Arms Trade Treaty Talks, But At High Price - 15 October 2009

NGOs welcome US support but warn that proposal to give every Member State veto power would weaken not strengthen future Treaty.

Guinea: Military and police weapons transfers must be suspended - 8 October 2009

Amnesty International has called on all states to suspend international supplies of military and police weaponry, munitions and other equipment that could be used to commit human rights violations by Guinean security forces.

UN event hears the need for human rights in global Arms Trade Treaty - 8 October 2009

More than 100 government officials from around the world attended an event at the United Nations where Amnesty International launched a new briefing on the arms trade. 

Israel leaves crucial questions unanswered as Goldstone report discussed at UN - 30 September 2009

The Israeli authorities must disclose details of the internal investigations they have carried out into the conduct of the Israeli armed forces, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.

Irene Khan urges US government to examine Goldstone report - 18 September 2009

Amnesty International's Secretary General has urged the White House to refer the report on violations of international law committed in Gaza to the UN Security Council.