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22 January 2008

Slovakia: Justice minister must stop extradition

Amnesty International is deeply dismayed at today's decision of the Supreme Court in Slovakia which gives the green light for the extradition of Mustapha Labsi to Al
Region Europe And Central Asia
Media Centre
22 January 2008

Bangladesh: Pardons of teachers not enough

Press release: Amnesty International welcomed the pardon and release of three Dhaka university professors but said they should never have been charged
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Bangladesh
Media Centre
21 January 2008

Chad: Pressure mounting on journalists

Amnesty International today revealed that a major crackdown is currently underway against journalists in Chad as the government continues fighting armed opposition mov
Tags
  • Freedom Of Expression
Region Africa
Country Chad
Media Centre
21 January 2008

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Israel must allow basic necessities into Gaza

Israel’s decision to block all fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip constitutes collective punishment and is likely to lead to a public health emergency, Amnesty Inte
Region Middle East And North Africa
Media Centre
20 January 2008

Government and business leaders meeting President Musharraf must address the human rights situation in Pakistan

Press Release: Amnesty International urges all governments and business leaders meeting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in Europe this week to ca
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Pakistan
Media Centre
18 January 2008

Turkey: Reveal the full circumstances surrounding Hrant Dink's murder

On the eve of the first anniversary of the killing of the Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, Amnesty International calls on the Turkish authorities to condemn a
Region Europe And Central Asia
Country Turkey
Media Centre
18 January 2008

Libya: Mass expulsion of irregular migrants would be a violation of human rights

Libya’s decision this week to expel all irregular migrants with immediate effect could have grave consequences
Region Middle East And North Africa
Country Libya
Media Centre
18 January 2008

Kenya: Amnesty International condemns excessive use of force by police

Amnesty International today condemned the reckless and excessive use of lethal force by the Kenyan police, as reports emerged of the killings of at least twelve people
Region Africa
Country Kenya
Media Centre
18 January 2008

Sri Lanka: Amnesty International condemns deliberate attacks on civilians

Press Release: Amnesty International today condemns the killing of more than 10 civilians and two homeguards in the southern village of Thanamalwila.
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Sri Lanka
Media Centre
16 January 2008

Armenia: There can be no exemptions to the right to freedom of conscience and religion

Members of the religious organization Jehovah's Witnesses in Armenia are increasingly becoming victims of the violation of their rights to freedom of expression, con
Region Europe And Central Asia
Country Armenia
Media Centre
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