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Cambodia: Khmer Rouge judgment welcome, but raises human rights concerns

4 February 2012, 10:01AM Be the first to comment

The UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal’s final judgment against a former Khmer Rouge prison chief in Cambodia today is an important step towards accountability but raises human rights concerns, Amnesty International said.

Paraguay: Land dispute victory for displaced indigenous community

4 February 2012, 09:48AM Be the first to comment

A land deal finalised this week between Paraguayan authorities and a land owner in the country’s central region will allow a long-displaced indigenous community to rebuild in safety and dignity, Amnesty International said today.

Gaps in rhetoric on Government’s proposed ‘Stronger Future’ for Indigenous Peoples

3 February 2012, 03:35PM Be the first to comment

Amnesty International has criticised the blatant gap between the Australian Government’s rhetoric on community engagement and the actual policies being introduced, in a submission leading up to the implementation of the Stronger Futures Northern Territory legislation.

Chimes of Freedom – 75 Newly Recorded Bob Dylan Songs by Over 80 Artists – OUT NOW

3 February 2012, 10:26AM Be the first to comment

Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honouring 50 Years of Amnesty International was released today featuring a stellar and diverse group of artists across the generational and musical spectrum.

Pakistan should protect Ahmaddiya community against threats of violence

3 February 2012, 10:17AM Be the first to comment

Pakistani authorities must do more to protect the Ahmaddiya community, Amnesty International has said amid threats from religious groups to block Ahmadis from entering their place of worship in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Cambodia: Stop the use of excessive force against peaceful land activists

3 February 2012, 10:13AM Be the first to comment

Cambodian authorities must stop the use of excessive force against peaceful land and housing activists, after police violently dispersed a group of around 150 women protesting forced evictions in the capital Phnom Penh.

Security Council: Russia must not block efforts to end atrocities in Syria

2 February 2012, 10:27AM 1 comment - add yours

Russia must not block international efforts to tackle the ongoing violence and human rights violations in Syria, Amnesty International has said amid negotiations over a resolution on Syria at the UN Security Council.

Senegal: President must rein in security forces as third person killed amid protests

2 February 2012, 10:25AM Be the first to comment

Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade must rein in security forces, after a third person was killed and dozens injured by police during two days of demonstrations across the country.

South Korea must release activist charged over Kim Jong-il tweet

2 February 2012, 10:21AM 1 comment - add yours

The South Korean authorities should immediately release a social media activist accused of helping "the enemy" for re-tweeting messages from North Korea’s official government Twitter account.

Ukraine must protect detained asylum-seekers attacked by security forces

1 February 2012, 02:35PM Be the first to comment

Amnesty International has urged the Ukrainian authorities to stop the ill-treatment of a group of detained asylum-seekers and their supporters, who were attacked by security forces attempting to forcibly end a hunger strike.

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