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Archive for: 11/2009
Unchecked Police Abuse in Nabire District, Papua
30 November 2009, 01:15PM
Amnesty is calling on the Police Chief of Nabire District, Papua, to conduct thorough, independent and impartial investigations into reports of police abuse.
Switzerland votes against religious freedom
29 November 2009, 01:30PM
Banning the construction of minarets violates the freedom of religion of Muslims living in Switzerland.
End arrests of activists aiding cyclone relief effort in Myanmar
24 November 2009, 12:07PM
Amid calls for more funding to assist cylone victims, authorities must allow aid to reach those affected.
Free activist who defended earthquake victims in China
24 November 2009, 11:53AM
Human Rights defender, Huang Qi, has been sentenced to three year's imprisonment under China's state secrets legislation.
Israel/OPT: UN Secretary-General needs to ensure Gaza conflict investigations are credible
24 November 2009, 09:34AM
Secretary-General of the United Nations should call on experts to assist him in making assessments regading the credibility of war crimes allegations in Gaza and southern Israel.
Statement by Amnesty International Secretary General, on the completion of her visit to South Korea
24 November 2009, 09:30AM
Reflecting on her visit to South Korea, Irene Khan delivered this address at the Foreign Press Club, Seoul Press Centre
Philippines: Abduction and killings of journalists and politicians must be investigated
23 November 2009, 11:56AM
The killing of at least 21 civilians underlines the dangers facing cilivians in the lead up to national elections next May.
Promise to free displaced in Sri Lanka must be followed by concrete action
23 November 2009, 11:46AM
As restrictions on movement are lifted, Amnesty International urges the Sri Lankan government to continue to assist internally displaced people.
Appeals for commutation of death sentences in Bangladesh
21 November 2009, 10:37AM
Amnesty International calls on the Bangladesh authorities not to carry out death sentences against five men found guilty of the killing 34 years ago of then President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and members of his family.
Government must arrest Sudanese President if he attends climate conference
21 November 2009, 10:33AM
Amnesty International has learned that the Danish government has invited Sudanese President al Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, to attend a meeting in Copenhagen on climate change in December.
Activists in China under threat after Obama visit
21 November 2009, 10:21AM
Chinese authorities must stop the harassment and arbitrary detention of dozens of human rights lawyers and activists who were targeted during US President Obama’s visit to the country earlier this week.
New Bill bans torture and the death penalty
19 November 2009, 05:52PM
Amnesty International has welcomed proposed legislation that confirms Australia’s opposition to torture and the death penalty.
Irene Khan Calls for New Approach to Tackling Indigenous Disadvantage
18 November 2009, 05:06PM
After Irene Khan's visit to Indigenous communities, she is calling on the Government to reinstate the Racial Discrimination Act and bring human rights home to Australia.
Defamation case threatens press freedom in Singapore.
18 November 2009, 12:43PM
Singapore must bring defamation laws in line with commonly accepted concepts of free expression and media activity.
Future of Guantánamo detainees must be resolved
18 November 2009, 12:41PM
While some progress has been made, the US government must continue to focus on a solution to close Guantánamo.
Amnesty International responds to Oceanic Viking developments
14 November 2009, 10:23AM
Australia, as a signatory to the UN Convention on Refugees, should have brought all 78 asylum seekers to Australia for processing.
Obama must press China to uphold human rights
14 November 2009, 08:57AM
President Obama must use his first official visit to China to urge the authorities to reverse the sharp rise in human rights violations in the country
Amnesty International responds to Opposition’s “core principles”
13 November 2009, 05:19PM
Policy of reintroducing TPVs "both objectionable and disappointing".
Amnesty International Secretary General in Australia
13 November 2009, 01:19PM
During her High Level Mission to Australia, Irene Khan will visit remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
Harassment of activists in India must stop.
12 November 2009, 03:20PM
Excessive force has been used during a protest in India calling for complete rehabilitation for the communities displaced by the Narmada River Valley Project.
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