News
Archive for: 02/2010
Bangladesh: Investigate army’s alleged involvement in human rights abuses in Chittagong Hill Tracts
27 February 2010, 11:53AM
At least two men have died after the army fired into a crowd of Jumma Indigenous people who were peacefully protesting attacks from Bengalee settlers against their homes.
South Korea: Death penalty abolition setback by Constitutional Court ruling
26 February 2010, 12:36PM
Amnesty International is deeply disappointed by the South Korean Constitutional Court’s decision that that capital punishment does not violate “human dignity and worth”.
Amnesty International welcomes UN expert’s views on Northern Territory intervention
26 February 2010, 12:32PM
Australian Government should “fully purge” NTER of its racially discriminatory character, says UN Special Rapporteur
Concerns about terrorism White Paper
24 February 2010, 03:05PM
We are concerned about the potential human rights implications of certain proposals in yesterday's counter-terrorism White Paper, such as subjecting people from 10 countries to a new biometric-based visa system.
Amnesty International calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Iraq
22 February 2010, 05:15PM Be the first to comment
As Iraq prepares to hold new parliamentary elections amid continuing controversy over the eligibility of many candidates, Amnesty International is appealing to the country’s political leaders to ensure that they are conducted peacefully and conform with international human rights law.
Palestinian Authority: Hamas fails to mount credible investigations into Gaza conflict violations
20 February 2010, 07:06AM
Amnesty International has expressed its concern over the Hamas administration's response to allegations of serious human rights violations during last year's 22 day Gaza conflict.
Malaysia urged to end brutal punishments after women caned
18 February 2010, 12:10PM
Three women subjected to caning in Malaysia after conviction for extramarital sex.
Government must show leadership by introducing a Human Rights Act
18 February 2010, 11:31AM
Amnesty International is calling on the Government to immediately and publicly clarify how it intends to respond to the National Human Rights Consultation Committee’s recommendation that Australia adopt a Human Rights Act.
Nepal: Authorities must provide justice for torture and murder of 15-year-old Maina Sunuwar
18 February 2010, 10:37AM
Maina Sunuwar was 15 and unarmed when she was taken from her bed by army officers and tortured to death by drowning and electrocution.
Iran ’shows contempt’ for human rights by rejecting UN recommendations
18 February 2010, 10:21AM
Iran delegation has only paid lip service to cooperation with the Human Rights Council.
Afghanistan: Afghan civilians at risk during NATO offensive against Taliban
17 February 2010, 02:57PM
Afghan and international military forces must ensure they comply with their legal obligation to protect civilians from harm.
End repression of ethnic minorities before Myanmar elections
16 February 2010, 03:33PM
As the elections approach, ethnic minorities in Myanmar have been arrested, imprisoned, and in some cases tortured or even killed. Minority groups have also faced extensive surveillance, harassment and discrimination.
Iran’s report to UN paints distorted picture on human rights
13 February 2010, 09:19AM
The Iranian government’s view of the state of human rights in the country is severely distorted, Amnesty International has said in an analysis paper prepared ahead of a review of Iran by the UN Human Rights Council.
President of Burkina Faso commits to lifting barriers to maternal health
13 February 2010, 09:08AM
The President of Burkina Faso has committed to lifting all financial barriers to emergency obstetric care and access to family planning, as part of a strategy to fight maternal mortality in the country.
Chinese authorities urged to free activist Liu Xiaobo
12 February 2010, 09:53AM
Activist given 11 year prison sentence for exercising his right to freedom of expression.
Fears for demonstrators in Iran
10 February 2010, 04:52PM
Amnesty International is calling on the Iranian authorities to allow peaceful demonstrations, including by those opposed to the current government, on 11 February, the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Presidential campaign begins in the Philippines
10 February 2010, 04:42PM
As the presidential campaign period officially begins in the Philippines, Amnesty International calls on all of the presidential candidates to make clear, public commitments on the actions they will take in the first 100 days of office to address serious human rights violations.
Chinese authorities must release jailed activist
10 February 2010, 04:28PM
Amnesty International called on the Chinese authorities to release human rights activist Tan Zuoren, who was sentenced to 5 years in prison on 9 February for “inciting subversion of state power.”
Vedanta Resources’ statement on report full of errors and omissions
10 February 2010, 04:12PM
The statement from Vedanta Resources, which was distributed by a marketing agency in Delhi on 9 February, does not address any of the substantive concerns raised by Amnesty International in its report.
Fiji misrepresents rights record to UN
10 February 2010, 02:30PM
Fiji has misrepresented its human rights record in a report to the UN, asserting that religious freedom is enjoyed in Fiji; that the right to free speech is respected; and that censorship of the media is a necessary security measure.
Main archive
By Category
By month
Make an impact
You can make a difference right now. Your action will help shine the light of hope into people's lives across the world.
Check out what 110,760 people are doing right now to support human rights.
Stay Informed
Get Involved
Amnesty International relies on your support to continue our vital work protecting human rights. Please help us keep governments accountable, bring the guilty to justice, and save lives.
Sitewide information
- Copyright © Amnesty International Australia
- ABN: 640 0280 6233
- Phone: 1300 300 920