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Colombia: ‘War crime’ concerns over killing of captives
29 November 2011, 10:48AM
Amnesty International expressed concern over reports that a Colombian guerrilla group has executed four members of the country’s security forces whom it had held captive for at least 12 years.
Community release a welcome move for refugee rights
25 November 2011, 04:37PM
Amnesty International has welcomed the Government’s decision to start moving asylum seekers into the community for processing as a positive and long overdue step.
South Africa: ‘Dark day’ for free speech as secrecy bill is passed
23 November 2011, 11:53AM
The South African parliament’s approval of a draconian secrecy bill which could see journalists and whistleblowers in prison for investigating state wrongdoing is a worrying development for the country, Amnesty International has said.
Mexico: Journalists under attack in fresh wave of violence
17 November 2011, 08:41AM
Fresh attacks against media outlets in Mexico highlight the authorities’ failure to take measures to protect journalists from a wave of intimidation and violence by armed gangs, Amnesty International has said.
International community must act on Azerbaijan crackdown
16 November 2011, 11:37AM
The international community must not turn a blind eye to human rights violations in Azerbaijan, Amnesty International said today in a new report cataloguing a clampdown on dissent since protests erupted in March.
South Sudan urged to release journalists held over article
9 November 2011, 10:56AM
The South Sudanese authorities must immediately release two journalists at risk of torture or ill-treatment after being detained over an article criticising the country’s president, Amnesty International said today.
Nigeria moves to ban same-sex marriage
4 November 2011, 09:49AM
Amnesty International is warning that the bill before Nigeria’s National Assembly to ban same-sex marriage would threaten all Nigerians’ rights.
Uganda: Government-backed harassment and repression of critics increasing
1 November 2011, 11:55AM
The Uganda government and public officials are increasingly placing illegitimate restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly to silence critical voices, Amnesty International said in a report released today.
Amnesty slams ‘disgraceful’ Commonwealth inaction on Sri Lanka
30 October 2011, 06:22PM
Amnesty International is outraged that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth has utterly failed to hold Sri Lanka to account over allegations of war crimes and other grave human rights abuses arising from the 2009 conflict.
International Criminal Court: Ensure best candidate is elected as new Prosecutor
26 October 2011, 10:50AM
The process to elect a new Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC), currently under way, must be transparent and must ensure that the post goes to the most qualified candidate, Amnesty International said today.
Spain: End to ETA violence presents opportunity for human rights reforms
22 October 2011, 10:34AM
The announcement by Spain’s armed Basque group, ETA ( Euskadi Ta Askatasuna) that it has permanently renounced armed struggle provides an opportunity to reform the country’s counter-terrorism laws and improve accountability for rights violations, Amnesty International has said.
Malawi must arrest Sudan’s al-Bashir during visit
14 October 2011, 11:05AM
Malawi should arrest wanted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and surrender him to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Amnesty International said today.
Amnesty chief finishes fact finding mission with key ministerial meetings in Canberra
12 October 2011, 04:20PM
Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Salil Shetty, has wound up a fact finding mission of Australia, delivering a scathing assessment of the handling of asylum seekers and Aboriginal people at the hands of the Australian government.
Jailed former Ukraine prime minister must be released
12 October 2011, 09:08AM
A former Ukrainian prime minister jailed today for abuse of office must be released, Amnesty International said today.
Iran: End persecution of film industry workers
1 October 2011, 09:51AM
Amnesty International condemns the arrest of four men and one woman who all work in the film industry. The organization is calling for their immediate and unconditional release as they appear to be held solely for the peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of expression, or for their contacts with foreign media, particularly the BBC.
Cameroon: End ‘discriminatory’ anti-gay laws
27 September 2011, 11:22AM
The Cameroonian authorities must end the persecution of gays and lesbians and repeal laws that criminalise consensual same-sex relations, five human rights organisations said today in an open letter to the President of Cameroon, Paul Biya.
Uganda’s amnesty for LRA commander a ‘setback’ for justice
24 September 2011, 09:20AM
A Ugandan court’s decision to order the release of a former commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is a huge setback in delivering justice to victims of human rights violations, Amnesty International said today.
New evidence of Syria brutality emerges as woman’s mutilated body is found
23 September 2011, 03:17PM
Fresh evidence of the extreme brutality being meted out to Syrian protesters and their families has been revealed today by Amnesty International.
Haiti urged to bring Jean-Claude Duvalier to justice
23 September 2011, 11:02AM
Amnesty International today urged Haitian authorities to bring former President Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier to justice for the human rights abuses committed under his regime from 1971 and 1986.
Malaysia to repeal law used to stifle dissent
17 September 2011, 08:14AM
Malaysia's decision to scrap a preventive detention law often used by the government to stifle dissent has been welcomed by Amnesty International as a significant step for human rights in the country.
I hope that Australia is bringing diplomatic pressure to bear in the fight against this prehistoric legislation.
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