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Archive for: 05/2009
Sri Lanka: UN must publicise civilian casualty figures
30 May 2009, 01:52PM
The United Nations must immediately publicise its estimate of the number of civilians killed by the two sides in the final weeks of fighting in Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said.
Action needed to address global “human rights deficit”
28 May 2009, 02:00PM
The Global Financial Crisis is not an excuse to ignore widespread human rights abuses and injustice.
Sri Lanka: Human Rights Council should demand immediate access and accountability
23 May 2009, 12:18PM
We welcome the decision by the UN Human Rights Council to hold a Special Session on Sri Lanka.
Amnesty International applauds Government torture ban
22 May 2009, 03:46PM
Amnesty International welcomes the announcement that the Australian Government will support absolute prohibition against torture, both internationally and at home.
Grave concerns for three doctors in Sri Lanka
20 May 2009, 08:57AM
Three government employed doctors are being held in detention after helping civilians in the conflict zone.
Fear of imminent forced evictions in Cambodia
19 May 2009, 11:15AM
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court today dismissed Group 78’s request for an injunction to stop the forced eviction of their community. A forced eviction could take place at any time.
Sri Lanka: Urgent need for human rights protection
19 May 2009, 10:42AM
As the war between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) reaches its final hours and the humanitarian crisis unfolds, Amnesty International is calling for key steps to be adopted to ensure civilians and captured fighters are protected.
Guantánamo: USA and other governments must follow France’s lead and accept detainees
17 May 2009, 01:55PM
France accepts Guantanamo detainee, other governments urged to follow suit.
Pakistan: 700,000 civilians trapped and in desperate need
16 May 2009, 08:41AM
Almost a million civilians trapped in the middle of intense fighting in Pakistan's Swat Valley conflict zone are without food, water and basic health care.
Sri Lanka: Both sides must heed Security Council demands
15 May 2009, 09:05AM
Security Council demands that tens of thousands civilians be allowed to leave the ‘No Fire Zone’ in Sri Lanka must be met.
Security Council must demand release of Aung San Suu Kyi
15 May 2009, 08:39AM
Amnesty is demanding action from the Security Council in to secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi from Insein prison in Myanmar.
Obama renegs on release of torture photos
14 May 2009, 10:08AM
The Obama administration is reneging on its legal obligation to release torture photos.
Budget delivers mixed messages on rights
13 May 2009, 01:37PM
The Federal Budget has delivered some positive news for asylum seekers, but no progress on additional funding to stop violence against women.
PNG: Forced evictions must stop
12 May 2009, 01:03PM
Over 1,000 people have been left homeless after police officials in Papua New Guinea burned down their homes.
Sri Lanka: Security Council must act
12 May 2009, 12:55PM
Amnesty International demands immediate action by the UN Security Council to stop the 'bloodbath' of civilians in Sri Lanka.
Iran: Amnesty head condemns executions at ‘flowers’ protest
7 May 2009, 10:23AM
Amnesty International Secretary General, Irene Khan, has condemned Iran's use of the death penalty at a protest outside the country's embassy in London.
Human Rights Commission report welcomed
4 May 2009, 04:53PM
Amnesty International today welcomed the Australian Human Rights Commission’s latest recommendations for government action to better protect the rights of Indigenous peoples in Australia.
Outrage at execution of Delara Darabi in Iran
2 May 2009, 07:42AM
On 1 May, Iranian authorities executed Delara Darabi in Rasht Central Prison. She is the second person to be executed this year after being convicted of a crime she was alleged to have committed while still under 18.
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