Middle East And North Africa

The death penalty in Middle East and North Africa in 2008

The region with the second highest number (21 per cent) of executions in 2008 was the Middle East and North Africa.

Human rights activists still face repression in the Middle East and North Africa - 11 March 2009

A new Amnesty International report details numerous cases of intimidation, harassment, threats, detention without trial, torture and long prison terms after unfair tr

Middle East and North Africa: More protection and guarantees needed for people defending human rights - 11 March 2009

Human rights activists in the Middle East and North Africa still face imprisonment, torture, persecution and repression for seeking to uphold the rights of others, mor

Spotlight on torture - 26 June 2008

To mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Amnesty International members and supporters are taking action around the world.

Egypt: Municipal elections on Tuesday 8 April, concerns mount - 3 April 2008

Next Tuesday, 8 April, sees municipal and local elections taking place across Egypt. These should have taken place two years ago but were postponed by the authori

Poems from Guantánamo - 12 December 2007

A newly compiled book of poetry captures the thoughts and feelings of Guantánamo detainees in their own words.