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Call for investigation into killing of cameraman and other civilians

18 April 2008

At least 18 Palestinians, including children and other unarmed civilians, were killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

US Supreme Court rules lethal injections constitutional

18 April 2008

The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the state of Kentucky's lethal injection procedures are constitutional.

Perversion of justice - 25 face jail in Egypt

15 April 2008

An Egyptian military court sentenced 25 members of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood to jail on Tuesday - a verdict described by Amnesty International as a "perversion of justice".

Amnesty International’s Secretary General to meet Solana, Pöttering and Rehn

15 April 2008

The Secretary General of Amnesty International, Irene Khan, is in Brussels on Tuesday to meet top officials in the EU Council, Parliament and Commission.

Zimbabwe opposition under attack

10 April 2008

Opposition parties in Zimbabwe have complained of violence against people perceived to be their supporters.

UK deportation policy questioned by court

9 April 2008

The UK government's policy of "deportation with assurances" was called into question on Wednesday by decisions of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales

UN examines human rights in member countries

7 April 2008

All UN member states are facing a rigorous examination of their human rights records.

Afghanistan arms fuel further abuse

3 April 2008

The US and other NATO states are supplying arms to Afghanistan that could be used for serious human rights violations, warns Amnesty International.

Zimbabwe: Police urged to remain non-partisan

3 April 2008

The situation in Zimbabwe has remained calm with all political parties exercising restraint since the national elections, but it is a country "on the edge".

Imprisoned for giving water to monks

31 March 2008

Three people in Myanmar were sentenced to prison for giving water to monks on the street.