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Sri Lanka: End Witch Hunt Against the Media and NGOs

11 March 2010, 12:13PM Be the first to comment

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have released a joint statement calling on the Sri Lankan government to end its harassment of journalists and activists.

Burma opposition must be free to fight elections

11 March 2010, 11:56AM Be the first to comment

New law in Burma bars all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, from belonging to a political party. This means they will be barred from contesting upcoming national elections.

UN forces should stay in DRC

6 March 2010, 08:29AM Be the first to comment

UN peacekeepers should stay in the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the government's request that the current force (MONUC) withdraws from the country by June 2011.

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.

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.

Afghanistan: No impunity for war criminals

9 February 2010, 09:44AM

The governemnt of Afghanistan should immediately suspend legislation that will give immunity from prosecution for serious violations of human rights.

Latest Israeli response to Gaza investigations totally inadequate

3 February 2010, 08:49AM

The Israeli military is investigating itself, which is in no way adequate for obtaining the truth and ensuring justice for the victims.”

Sri Lanka: End post-election clampdown on dissent

2 February 2010, 08:58AM

Opposition supporters, journalists and trade unionists have been arrested, harassed and recieved death threats since last weeke's presidential election.

‘Shocking’ execution of Iran protesters condemned

29 January 2010, 08:23AM

Iran has conducted the first executions known to be related to last year's post-election violence.

Relief efforts and reconstruction in Haiti

26 January 2010, 07:27AM

Amnesty International expresses its concerns amid the humanitarian crisis that unfolds in Haiti and stresses that protecting human rights is essential for effective relief and a sustainable recovery.

US and UN must guarantee Haiti emergency assistance

23 January 2010, 08:37AM

US authorities and UN agencies in Haiti must urgently resolve the lack of access to emergency aid for those in desperate need following last week's earthquake.

Fiji intensifies repression in 2010

21 January 2010, 11:29AM

The military regime in Fiji has started the new year with renewed attacks against people's right to freedom of expression and on the independence of the judiciary, through threats, intimidation, discrimination, and use of the law as a tool of oppression.

Rights agenda for Sri Lanka presidential candidates

19 January 2010, 11:13AM

Candidates in Sri Lanka’s Presidential elections on 26 January must end widespread human rights violations and the culture of impunity. Amnesty International has issued a 10-point Human Rights Agenda for all candidates.

Israel’s Gaza blockade continues to suffocate daily life

18 January 2010, 12:02PM

Israel must end its suffocating blockade of the Gaza Strip, which leaves more than 1.4 million Palestinians cut off from the outside world and struggling with desperate poverty, Amnesty International said one year on from the end of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.

Protection of human rights essential in Haiti relief efforts

18 January 2010, 09:47AM

There must be protection of human rights following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, especially for those most vulnerable: children, those left orphans as a consequence of the earthquake, and girls who are at higher risk of sexual abuse and attack.

Iran’s ‘Mourning Mothers’ must be released

12 January 2010, 12:30PM

The Iranian authorities must release a group of women who were beaten and arrested during a peaceful vigil in Tehran at the weekend.

Israel and Hamas must investigate war crimes

5 January 2010, 09:52AM

Israel and Hamas have less than one month to show real progress in bringing to account those who perpetrated war crimes during the conflict in Gaza and southern Israel one year ago.

End slide to more Iran bloodshed

29 December 2009, 10:41AM

We condemn the wholly avoidable loss of up to 8-15 lives in Iran during the ‘Ashoura religious commemorations.

UN must act now on Goldstone report

3 October 2009, 06:39AM

As the Human Rights Council closes this week’s discussions on the Goldstone report, Amnesty International calls for the UN Secretary-General to refer the report to the UN Security Council without delay.

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