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Racial intolerance must be stamped out
Monday, 21 April 2003, 11:17 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today called on the Russian authorities to take vigorous measures to combat racism and promote tolerance and respect for difference in order to stop the growing tide of attacks against ethnic minorities. More >>
Defeat of Chechnya resolution disappointing
Monday, 21 April 2003, 11:13 am | Amnesty International
For the second year in a row a draft resolution on the Chechen Republic has been defeated in a major blow to the protection of human rights in the Russian Federation, Amnesty International said. More >>
Iraq: Response to demonstrations inadequate
Monday, 21 April 2003, 11:11 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International expressed concern today at the continuing violence in the northern city of Mosul. At least three people were killed and 12 injured, including two children, during an incident yesterday in which US forces exchanged gunfire during ... More >>
Excessive force against anti-war protesters
Wednesday, 16 April 2003, 10:21 pm | Amnesty International
Following the anti-war demonstration at Port of Oakland, California, on 7 April, where at least 21 people were injured, Amnesty International called today on the Chief of Police to conduct a full inquiry into allegations of excessive force by ... More >>
Iraq - US and UK forces must deal with lawlessness
Wednesday, 16 April 2003, 10:09 pm | Amnesty International
As reports of the killing of a number of civilians and the wounding of many others demonstrating against the new governor, Mash'an al-Jabbouri in the northern city of Mosul start to emerge, Amnesty International Secretary General, Irene Khan expressed ... More >>
Timor Leste: Int responsibility for justice
Tuesday, 15 April 2003, 10:00 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International reminded the United Nations (UN) of its responsibility to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against humanity and other serious crimes in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor) are brought to justice. The organisation is calling ... More >>
Use of cluster bombs - Civilians pay the price
Thursday, 3 April 2003, 9:21 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is deeply concerned about the high toll of civilian casualties and the use of cluster bombs in US military attacks in heavily populated areas. More >>
Iraq: Cluster bombs Used Civilians pay the price
Thursday, 3 April 2003, 8:41 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is deeply concerned about the high toll of civilian casualties and the use of cluster bombs in US military attacks in heavily populated areas. More >>
Briefing: Indiscriminate Weapons
Friday, 28 March 2003, 11:48 am | Amnesty International
Indiscriminate effects can derive from factors such as the design of the weapon, the intention and professionalism of those using it, and the circumstances in operation at the time of the attack (such as weather, visibility, reliability of intelligence). More >>
Halt to use of landmines and cluster bombs in Iraq
Friday, 28 March 2003, 12:25 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International calls for immediate halt to use of landmines and cluster bombs in Iraq More >>
Iraq: Investigate civilian deaths - Amnesty
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 10:34 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is calling for an immediate and impartial investigation into the deaths of civilians during the conflict in Iraq. According to reports, at least 15 Iraqi civilians were killed today and around 30 wounded when missiles hit a residential ... More >>
Iraq: Fear of war crimes by both sides - Amnesty
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 10:31 am | Amnesty International
There are reports giving rise to concerns that war crimes may have been committed by both sides in the recent fighting, Amnesty International said today. More >>
Iraq: Bombing of Iraqi state television
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 8:48 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today cautioned that the bombing of the Iraqi state television station in Baghdad by US allied forces could be a breach of the Geneva Conventions. More >>
Amnesty: Iraq/USA - No Double Standards For POWs
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 10:37 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International called today on all sides of the conflict to treat prisoners of war (POWs) in full conformity with the Third Geneva Convention, and warned, in a new report, against double standards in the upholding of international law. More >>
Humanitarian concern for civilian needs in Basra
Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 9:39 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today lent its voice to concerns expressed by the International Committee of the Red Cross at the plight of civilians in Basra, in Southern Iraq, who have been without water since Friday afternoon. Basra has been under fire by ... More >>
Iraq: Treatment of POWs
Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 8:15 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International calls on the Iraqi authorities to treat United States (US) prisoners of war in full conformity with the Third Geneva Convention, following the broadcast today on Iraqi television of captured US soldiers. They should not be subjected ... More >>
Iraq: Treatment of prisoners of war
Monday, 24 March 2003, 11:58 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is calling on all parties to the war to treat prisoners of war in full conformity with the Third Geneva Convention, following broadcasts of captured Iraqi and US soldiers, and to declare their willingness to refer alleged ... More >>
Yemen: Govt. Must Investigate Deaths Of Protestors
Monday, 24 March 2003, 8:16 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is extremely concerned at reports of the deaths of a number of anti-war protesters in Yemen today which are said to include an 11-year-old boy. A policeman is also reported to be amongst those killed. Reports indicate that the ... More >>
Zimbabwe: New And Dangerous Phase Of Repression
Monday, 24 March 2003, 8:15 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is deeply concerned by the increasing scale of arbitrary detentions and for the safety of several hundred people including officials and supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) taken into custody in Zimbabwe ... More >>
Measures To Protect Civilians From 'Shock and Awe'
Saturday, 22 March 2003, 6:50 pm | Amnesty International
Iraq: 'Shock and Awe' Attack - Amnesty International Seeks Urgent Clarification of Measures to Protect Civilians More >>
