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Category: Torture and Terror
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.
Governments must be held to account for secret detentions
28 January 2010, 10:29AM
All countries should take concrete steps to end secret detention
Rights at risk in Yemen amid increased security crackdown
26 January 2010, 08:30AM
Amnesty International has warned that the government’s heavy-handed response to the threat posed by al-Qa’ida puts Yemen at risk of being locked in a downward spiral on human rights.
Guantanamo deadline passes, Australia should help resettle detainees
21 January 2010, 03:23PM
With the US failing to meet its self-imposed deadline, of 22 January 2010, for closing the Guantánamo Bay detention facility, we call on the Australian Government to help to end this human rights scandal by resettling some of the detainees.
UK police must end stop and search without suspicion
13 January 2010, 10:35AM
The UK government must scrap abusive, discriminatory and unlawful powers that allow the police to stop and search without reasonable suspicion, Amnesty International said after the European Court of Human Rights ruled that their use was illegal.
Australia and European states must help close Guantánamo
11 January 2010, 04:28PM
Marking the eighth anniversary of the Guantánamo Bay detention facility, we call for Australia to offer protection to detainees who are cleared for release but cannot be returned to their own countries for fear of torture or persecution.
Lithuania admits existence of secret prison
23 December 2009, 10:02AM
A European government has admitted that a CIA secret prison operated in Lithuania, marking a modern low point for human rights protection in Europe.
President Obama just changed the post code for Guantanamo
17 December 2009, 10:24AM
Amnesty International is concerned about the fate of detainees who continue to be held without charge.
Post-election Iran violations some of the worst in 20 years
10 December 2009, 12:25PM
On International Human Rights Day, Amnesty is calling on Iran to allow UN human rights experts to investigate reports of abuse surrounding the continued protests in the country.
Major accused of torturing girl to death in Nepal must be arrested
9 December 2009, 10:13AM
A Nepalese Major accused of torturing a 15-year-old girl to death must be immediately arrested, and an independent and impartial investigation should be conducted by the Nepali government.
Security forces condemned for protest crackdown in Iran
7 December 2009, 02:16PM
The use of excessive violence to prevent peaceful demonstrations has continued in Iran during a student-led demonstration on Monday.
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.
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.
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
Fair trials needed in Bangladesh.
12 November 2009, 03:10PM
Those accused of the mutiny in Bangladesh in February are intitled to a fair trial under internationally recognised standards to ensure justice for all.
Convictions in Rendition Case a Step Towards Accountability
5 November 2009, 02:47PM
The first trials involving the CIA's program of rendition have resulted in the convictions of a number of CIA agents in Italy.
Indonesia shelters indicted Timorese Suspect
4 November 2009, 09:58AM
An indicted militia leader was returned to Indonesia last week, perpetuating the pattern of impunity for crimes against humanity and other crimes which occurred during the Indonesian occupation of East Timor.
Sudan: Death row prisoner bore marks of torture
29 October 2009, 09:49AM
The Sudanese government is responsible for the death and ill-treatment of a prisoner who died from tuberculosis in police custody last week.
Taliban must immediately stop targeting civilians in Afghanistan
29 October 2009, 09:46AM
The Taliban's attack that killed at least six civilian UN staff in Kabul significantly harms the already constrained ability of aid workers to assist Afghans
Japan: Retrial highlights need for judicial reform
22 October 2009, 08:21AM
Prosecutors have stated that they will request an acquittal at the retrial of Sugaya Toshikazu, who will be retried after 17 years in prison. His case has raised serious concerns about the judicial process in Japan
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