Chinese authorities must stop the harassment and arbitrary detention of
dozens of human rights lawyers and activists who were targeted during
US President Obama’s visit.
Amnesty International is appealing to the authorities in the state of Ohio not to resume executions, following their adoption of a new lethal injection protocol.
A magazine and its editor have agreed to pay S$405,000 (Approximately
US$290,000) following a fine by the country’s highest court for alleged
defamation.
Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of three Turkish soldiers for “intentionally wounding” a conscientious objector while he was in military custody.
Amnesty International condemns the failure of Egypt's military appeals
court to overturn sentences imposed on leading members of the banned
Muslim Brotherhood organization after unfair trials.
Two men have died in one week after they were allegedly beaten by police officers. Amnesty International has called for full and independent investigations into their deaths.
Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan has warned the Australian government not to squander a unique
opportunity to right historic wrongs.
Dr Ramin Pourandarjani had allegedly received threats to deter him from
revealing the extent of abuse that had taken place at Kahrizak detention centre.
