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Zimbabwe: Campaign Targetting Opposition
Thursday, 12 September 2002, 9:45 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International strongly condemns the renewed wave of state-sponsored violence and intimidation of real or perceived opponents in the run-up to country-wide local council elections scheduled for 28 and 29 September. More >>
Egypt: Fifty-one convicted in unfair trial
Wednesday, 11 September 2002, 11:37 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is seriously concerned about the conviction of fifty-one alleged members of an armed Islamist group in an unfair trial before Egypt's Supreme Military Court on 9 September. More >>
Colombia: The right to defend human rights
Tuesday, 10 September 2002, 5:05 pm | Amnesty International
As Colombia celebrates its national human rights day, Amnesty International today reminded the world that defending these rights is often a deadly pursuit. More >>
UK: Conditions of security detention unacceptable
Monday, 9 September 2002, 11:17 am | Amnesty International
The following document presents some of Amnesty International's concerns in relation to the conditions of detention of those detained in the aftermath of 11 September 2001. Amnesty International believes that the conditions of detention in which they ... More >>
UK: Basic rights denied after 11 September
Monday, 9 September 2002, 11:15 am | Amnesty International
Serious human rights violations have occurred as a consequence of the UK authorities' response to the 11 September attacks in the USA, states Amnesty International's report "Rights denied: the UK's response to 11 September 2001" released today. More >>
Statement On The Anniversary Of 11 September
Friday, 6 September 2002, 3:15 pm | Amnesty International
One year on , the heinous attacks of 11 September in the USA continue to shock people around the world. More >>
Libya: The Release Of Prisoners, A Positive Step
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:36 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today warmly welcomes the announcement of the release of tens of prisoners, including prisoners of conscience and possible prisoners of conscience. More >>
Israel / Occupied Territories
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:35 pm | Amnesty International
This morning Israeli High Court of Justice issued a ruling allowing the forcible transfer of two Palestinians from their home town of Nablus to the Gaza Strip on the grounds that they allegedly assisted their brother to commit attacks against ... More >>
Report On The UK's Response To September 11
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:33 pm | Amnesty International
Serious human rights violations have taken place as a result of the UK authorities' response to the 11 September attacks in the USA. Amnesty International will release a report documenting these violations on Thursday 5 September. More >>
"No" To US Campaign Against International Justice
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:24 pm | Amnesty International
The international community must reject the US campaign against international justice, Amnesty International said in a new report released today. More >>
NZ Must Reject US Request For War Crimes Impunity
Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 9:21 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today called on the Government to reject a US request that it sign an agreement to give US nationals impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. More >>
USA: Police brutality must not be tolerated
Friday, 30 August 2002, 3:29 pm | Amnesty International
Federal and local authorities must ensure that police actions in Prince George's County, Maryland, adhere to international standards on police use of force and on the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today in ... More >>
Amnesty International’s Spring Fundraising concert
Thursday, 29 August 2002, 9:26 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is hosting a concert in Wellington to raise funds for the organisation’s work in highlighting human rights abuses around the world. The event, now in its second year of association with the Phoenix Choir, is being held on Sunday 8 September ... More >>
Australia: "Pacific Solution" One Year On
Monday, 26 August 2002, 1:34 pm | Amnesty International
Although Australia has been automatically detaining asylum seekers who arrive without papers for ten years, the 'Tampa' boat incident a year ago showed just how desperate the government is to keep refugees out in the name of combatting people smuggling, ... More >>
Philippines: First Execution In Two Years Imminent
Monday, 26 August 2002, 9:07 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today urged President Arroyo of the Philippines to declare a moratorium on the death penalty and grant clemency to three men who are due to be executed in the next few months, one on 30 August. More >>
Swaziland: Acquittal of Mario Masuku
Friday, 23 August 2002, 9:06 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International welcomes the acquittal today in the High Court of Swaziland of opposition leader Mario Masuku on a charge of sedition. More >>
Sudan: Death Sentences Must Be Not Be Carried Out
Friday, 23 August 2002, 9:05 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is gravely concerned that time is running out for 88 people, including two children, sentenced to death by hanging or crucifixion in Sudan, for their alleged role in ethnic clashes in Rizeigat, Southern Darfur. More >>
Syria: The Price Of Defending Human Rights
Tuesday, 20 August 2002, 2:03 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today strongly condemned the sentencing today of human rights defender and lawyer Habib 'Isa to 5 years' imprisonment for his activities in defence of human rights. Habib 'Isa was charged among other things with "attempting ... More >>
Tribal Justice System Must Be Abolished Or Amended
Tuesday, 20 August 2002, 2:02 pm | Amnesty International
While the high profile gang-rape case continues in a Pakistani court*, Amnesty International fears that the tribal justice system which facilitated this grave abuse will continue to impose cruel punishments if urgent measures are not taken to amend or abolish ... More >>
Death By Stoning Upheld In The Case Of Amina Lawal
Tuesday, 20 August 2002, 2:00 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is gravely concerned at today's decision by a Sharia court of appeal in Funtua in Katsina State, Nigeria, to uphold the sentence of death by stoning imposed on Amina Lawal, a young Nigerian woman who is alleged to have had ... More >>
