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gas flare at Ughelli West, Delta State, Nigeria, 26 January 2008

Oil industry has brought poverty and pollution to Niger Delta

30 June 2009

The oil industry in the Niger Delta of Nigeria has brought impoverishment, conflict, human rights abuses and despair to the majority of people in the oil-producing areas, says a new Amnesty International report.
Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan listens to testimonies of political violence victims, Zimbabwe, 16 June 2009

Amnesty International chief challenges Zimbabwe Prime Minister to implement human rights reforms

23 June 2009

Secretary General Irene Khan expressed her concern at the continuing human rights violations in Zimbabwe, when she met with the country's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in London on Monday.

India's ruling against 'sodomy' laws is first step to equality

3 July 2009

A Delhi high court has decided to decriminalize homosexuality. The ruling overturns a 19th century British colonial law.

Nepal Prime Minister urged to commit to combating enforced disappearances

3 July 2009

A delegation from Amnesty International delivered thousands of letters to the prime minister, calling on him to ratify a treaty aimed at combating enforced disappearances.

Impunity for war crimes in Gaza and southern Israel a recipe for further civilian suffering

2 July 2009

Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, according to a new Amnesty International report.

Video: Oil companies and the Nigerian government must clean up the oil industry in the Niger Delta

1 July 2009

The oil industry in the Niger Delta of Nigeria has brought impoverishment, conflict, human rights abuses and despair to the majority of the people in the oil-producing areas, ac

Accountability for human rights violations key to normalization in North Caucasus

1 July 2009

There can be no stability and security for the people of the North Caucasus without an end to human rights violations and full accountability, says a new Amnesty International report.

Oil industry has brought poverty and pollution to Niger Delta

30 June 2009

The oil industry in the Niger Delta of Nigeria has brought impoverishment, conflict, human rights abuses and despair to the majority of people in the oil-producing areas, says a new Amnesty International report.

Security forces in Honduras urged to respect human rights as protests continue

30 June 2009

Further demonstrations are expected in support of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted on Sunday.

Europe shows support for Azerbaijan’s threatened independent media

29 June 2009

Amnesty International members across Europe join in a day of action as part of the organization’s solidarity campaign with independent journalists and human rights activists in Azerbaijan.

Italian Senate must stop controversial bill

29 June 2009

The Italian Senate is to decide whether or not to pass a controversial draft law that would violate the human rights of migrants and asylum-seekers and could lead to discrimination against Roma and Sinti.

Burundian refugees in Tanzania intimidated into returning home

29 June 2009

Some refugees have had their homes set on fire and others have been threatened with arson, to coerce them into returning home.