Prisoners Of Conscience

Video: The origami cranes' journey to Belarus - 25 January 2008

When a Belarusian youth activist was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment, Amnesty International considered him to be a prisoner of conscience and launched a campaig

Belarusian youth activist freed - 25 January 2008

The Belarusian youth activist, Zmitser Dashkevich, has been released early from Sklou prison in Belarus.

Europe must call Musharraf to account - 21 January 2008

Europe's leaders have the chance to urge President Pervez Musharraf to end human rights violations in Pakistan when he visits Europe this week.

Religious minority faces discrimination in Armenia - 16 January 2008

Jehovah's Witnesses in Armenia face discrimination and imprisonment because of their beliefs, according to a new Amnesty International report.

Bangladesh: Secretary General to lead delegation on eve of anniversary of the state of emergency - 27 December 2007

MEDIA ADVISORY: Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, is to lead a mission to Bangladesh to discuss human rights issues with members

Azerbaijan: Immediate release for prisoners of conscience - 11 October 2007

Amnesty International is calling on the government of Azerbaijan to release immediately and unconditionally two prisoners of conscience, arrested for peacefully exerci

Video: Marching for Myanmar - 8 October 2007

People across the globe took to the streets this weekend in support of the people of Myanmar, who continue to be subjected to mass arrests and brutal repression.

Repression unrelenting in Myanmar - 10 December 2007

When the Elders meet in South Africa to begin marking the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one notable figure will be missing.

Arrests continue in Myanmar - 28 November 2007

The Myanmar government continues to detain monks and dissidents, despite government assurances that no more arrests would be carried out.

Indigenous woman set free - 5 December 2007

A prisoner of conscience and mother-of-five has been released from prison in Mexico after spending more than 18 months in custody.