Chinese authorities’ broken promises threaten Olympic legacy

28 July 2008

As the Olympic Games begin, Amnesty International's report shows that the Chinese authorities have broken their promise to improve the country’s human rights sit

Romani children segregated in Slovakia’s schools

24 July 2008

Large numbers are inappropriately placed in special schools, receive a substandard education and have very limited opportunities for employment and further education.

A tale of two schools: Segregating Roma into special education in Slovakia

24 July 2008

Almost all the pupils at the primary "special school" in Pavlovce nad Uhom, eastern Slovakia, are Roma.

Italy: The witch-hunt against Roma people must end

23 July 2008

Amnesty International is deeply concerned about actions taken by the Italian authorities targeting the Roma community.

Denying the undeniable: Enforced disappearances in Pakistan

22 July 2008

New government of Pakistan must reveal the truth about enforced disappearances

Venezuela must implement new law on violence against women

17 July 2008

Amnesty International urges authorities to show the political will and provide the resources needed to ensure the new law will not just exist on paper.

Racism on the rise in Ukraine

10 July 2008

Four foreigners have been murdered in Kyiv so far this year because of the colour of their skin, according to a new Amnesty International report.

Military judge warns 9/11 accused of disadvantages of self-representation

10 July 2008

Three of the five men accused of orchestrating the attacks of 11 September 2001 and facing a death penalty trial by military commission are appearing in front of a m

Guantánamo military commission hearings resume

9 July 2008

Five Guantánamo detainees accused of involvement in the attacks of 11 September 2001 in the USA are due to appear in front of a military judge this week.

Migrants face illegal arrest in Mauritania

2 July 2008

People trying to reach Europe are being arrested, ill-treated and collectively expelled from Mauritania without opportunity to challenge the decision.