http://www.amnesty.org/en/related_information/feed/2075/2034/2036/2037/2046/2049/2059/2022 Download Documents from Amnesty International en http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR34/010/2009/es Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/good-news/disappearances-treaty-edges-closer-entering-force-20091215 A landmark treaty on enforced disappearances has moved a step closer toentering into force after being ratified by two more countries. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR34/010/2009/en Killings by members of the police, or by clandestine groups in which former or serving members of the police are believed to be involved, continue to be reported in Guatemala. The circumstances surrounding some of the deaths suggest that they may have been extrajudicial executions. Illustrated by the case st Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/mexico-must-protect-residents-disputed-land-20091211 People living on the land in Chihuahua State, northern Mexico, have been intimidated and attacked for six years. Last week, a woman was shot and injured at her home. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/IOR61/009/2009/en Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/ukraine-must-comply-court-ruling-belarusian-rock-musician-20091211 A European Court of Human Rights ruling has called for the release of Belarusian opposition activist and musician Igor Koktysh, detained in Ukraine since 2007, pending extradition to Belarus. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/report/post-election-iran-violations-among-worst-20-years-20091210 New report details abuse before, during and afterthe June election, when authorities deployed the Basij militia andRevolutionary Guards to suppress mass protests against its outcome. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR41/065/2009/en A woman living in the Lomas del Poleo area of Chihuahua state, northern Mexico, was shot and injured on 4 December. Those living in Lomas del Poleo, particularly those representing local inhabitants in a dispute with landowners, are at risk of further acts of intimidation and attack. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR53/006/2009/en This paper examines the various shortcomings of the Venezuelan legal system in regards to universal jurisdiction. Areas covered include universal criminal jurisdiction, civil jurisdiction over torts and extradition. The report makes extensive recommendations for reform of law and practice so that Venezuela c Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/blog-my-husbands-place-not-prison-20091209 Blog written for Amnesty International by Shaimaa, the wife of human rights defender Musaad Suliman Hassan Hussei. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International