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Archive for: 06/2009
Iran: Detained political leaders at risk of torture
30 June 2009, 02:41PM
Amnesty International is concerned that opposition leaders detained in Iran may face torture in an effort to force them to confess to crimes for which they could face the death penalty.
Journalists detained in Iran as news restrictions tighten
27 June 2009, 10:50AM
Amnesty International has adopted as prisoners of conscience dozens of journalists arrested in Iran since 12 June. They are at risk of torture in detention and must immediately be released.
Somalia: Amputations deplorable
26 June 2009, 12:46PM
The cross amputations of four young men in Mogadishu amount to torture.
Thailand: Closed trial threatens justice
26 June 2009, 12:43PM
Amnesty International is urging the Thai authorities to allow a public trial for Darunee Charnchoengsilpakul, charged with insulting the country's monarchy.
USA: Abuses at Bagram must be part of wider inquiry
25 June 2009, 12:38PM
The BBC's recent report on the abuse of prisoners at Bagram detention centre in Afghanistan are consistent with our research.
Indonesia: Culture of police abuse and impunity must end
24 June 2009, 02:12PM
Despite efforts to stamp out the culture of abuse in the Indonesian police force, the torture and ill treatment of suspects remains widespread.
End the Death Penalty for Drug-Related Offenses
23 June 2009, 01:03PM
Amnesty International has joined the Anti Death Penalty Asia Network, Human Rights Watch and the International Harm Reduction Association to call for an end to the the death penalty for drug-related offences in Asia.
Somalia: Al-Shabab should not carry out amputations
23 June 2009, 01:00PM
Four young men accused of robbery in Mogadishu should not have their limbs amputated.
Amnesty International to Zimbabwe PM: Prioritise human rights
23 June 2009, 12:54PM
Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan has aked Morgan Tsvangirai to prioritise human rights in Zimbabwe.
Iran: Stop using Basij militia to police demonstrations
23 June 2009, 12:43PM
The Iranian governemnt must stop using the Basij militia to maintain law and order. The volunteer paramilitary force has a history of extreme brutality and is believed to have perpetrated grave human rights abuses against demonstrators in recent days.
Togo: Fifteenth country in Africa to abolish the death penalty
23 June 2009, 12:04PM
Togo today decided to abolish the death penalty following a unanimous vote by the national assembly.
Somalia: End indiscriminate shelling in Mogadishu
22 June 2009, 11:20AM
Indiscriminate shelling in Mogadishu has killed dozens of innocent civilians.
India: Authorities should avoid excessive use of force
22 June 2009, 10:40AM
Protests against police violence in West Bengal should not be met with excessive and unnecessary force, Amnesty International said.
Pakistan: President Zardari should commute death sentences
21 June 2009, 10:43AM
Pakistan's President should mark the birthday of slain former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto by commuting the death sentences of the country's 7,500 death row prisoners.
Iran: Khamenei’s speech gives legitimacy to police brutality
20 June 2009, 08:24AM
Amnesty International is extremely disturbed by the statements made by Iran's Supreme Leader which legitimise violence by the country's security forces.
New permanent visas still do not fully protect trafficking victims
19 June 2009, 05:10PM
Changes to Australian trafficking laws will offer greater protection of victims of trafficking, but do not go far enough.
Secretary General concludes Zimbabwe visit
19 June 2009, 12:03PM
The human rights situation in Zimbabwe is precarious, and the socio-economic conditions are desperate for the vast majority of Zimbabweans, said Irene Khan, Amnesty International Secretary General, ending a six-day high level mission to Zimbabwe, during which she met with senior government ministers, human rights activists and victims of human rights violations.
Families living with HIV/AIDS evicted in Cambodia
19 June 2009, 10:31AM
Amnesty International has condemned the Phnom Penh authorities for evicting 20 families living with HIV/AIDS from their homes in Borei Keila on 18 June.
Detention of children on Christmas Island must end
18 June 2009, 05:08PM
Ahead of World Refugee Day on 20 June, Amnesty International has called on the government to immediately remove all children, minors and families from detention on Christmas Island
Grave concerns on stun weapons
18 June 2009, 05:01PM
Amnesty International has reiterated its concerns about stun guns following news that a stun weapon was deployed 28 times in an incident in Queensland on June 12, in which a man died.
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