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Israel Fails To Address Increasing Use Of Torture
Wednesday, 21 November 2001, 10:20 am | Amnesty International
GENEVA -- The Israeli government has failed to address the evidence of increasing use of torture by its law enforcement officials, Amnesty International said today as the United Nations Committee Against Torture prepares to examine the country's ... More >>
Bush threatens fundamental principles of justice
Friday, 16 November 2001, 1:32 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is deeply troubled by the Military Order signed by President George W. Bush on 13 November allowing for the trial by special military commissions of non-US citizens suspected of involvement in "international terrorism." More >>
Amnesty International Issues Report On Intifada
Wednesday, 14 November 2001, 11:54 am | Amnesty International
Israel/Occupied Territories: Amnesty International Issues Report On Intifada, Calls For Attention To Human Rights In Renewed Diplomatic Activity More >>
Afghanistan: Risk Of Reprisals
Wednesday, 14 November 2001, 12:59 am | Amnesty International
The civilian population of Afghanistan has again been put at risk by the failure of the international community to protect them, Amnesty International said today as the Northern Alliance reached Kabul and reports were received of the execution ... More >>
Egypt: Verdict Due In Unfair Trial Of 52 Men
Tuesday, 13 November 2001, 10:33 am | Amnesty International
On 14 November 2001 an exceptional court is scheduled to hand down its final verdict in a trial of 52 men tried for their alleged sexual orientation. More >>
Killing Of Papuan Independence Leader
Tuesday, 13 November 2001, 12:00 am | Amnesty International
12 November 2001 Amnesty International condemns the killing of Theys H. Eluay, a leading independence activist in Papua. The organization calls on the Indonesian government to immediately initiate a credible and impartial investigation so that ... More >>
UF must ensure abuses of the past are not repeated
Monday, 12 November 2001, 11:42 am | Amnesty International
In light of statements by the United Front that they have taken Mazar-e Sharif, Amnesty International calls on its forces to ensure respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights standards, in particular to refrain from reprisal ... More >>
Palestinian Auth.: Justice must not be discarded
Friday, 9 November 2001, 11:35 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International expressed concern at the Palestinian Authority’s detention without legal safeguards of alleged members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and Islamic Jihad. More >>
Turkey: Endemic torture must end immediately
Friday, 9 November 2001, 11:30 am | Amnesty International
The systematic and widespread nature of torture in Turkey puts nearly anyone at risk of being tortured, Amnesty International said today as it released its report Turkey: An end to torture and impunity is overdue!. More >>
Afghanistan: Who will assume the responsibility?
Thursday, 8 November 2001, 10:52 am | Amnesty International
"There were people like sheep, they were everywhere," an Afghan refugee describing the scene as he fled Kabul a week ago. More >>
First New Mexico Execution Since 1960 Due Tonight
Wednesday, 7 November 2001, 11:59 am | Amnesty International
Once again, the USA's claims to be a progressive force for human rights are ringing hollow, Amnesty International said today. Tonight at 7pm local state time, New Mexico is set to resume executions after more than four decades without them, and Georgia ... More >>
Call For Investigation Into Küçükarmutlu Operation
Wednesday, 7 November 2001, 12:18 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is concerned that the deaths and injuries of yesterday's raid by Turkish police forces on the Istanbul neighbourhood of Küçükarmutlu might have been the result of excessive force used by the security forces. More >>
Pakistan: Refugees At Risk At Chaman Staging Camp
Tuesday, 6 November 2001, 12:17 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is highly concerned about the location and conditions of the Chaman staging camp on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The refugees there should be transferred immediately to safer locations further away from the ... More >>
Afghanistan: Imminent Executions Must Be Stopped
Monday, 5 November 2001, 11:08 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is gravely concerned about reports that several supporters of the former Afghan King, Mohammad Zahir Shah, will be executed by the Taleban today. More >>
The only way forward is respect for human rights
Wednesday, 31 October 2001, 3:53 pm | Amnesty International
Israel / Occupied Territories / Palestinian Authority The only way forward is respect for fundamental human rights More >>
Amnesty on summary executions by the Taleban
Tuesday, 30 October 2001, 3:50 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today condemned the summary and unlawful execution of Abdul Haq on 26 October 2001, following his capture by the Taleban earlier that day. "The execution of Abdul Haq is in blatant disregard of the laws governing international ... More >>
Afghanistan: Accountability For Civilian Deaths
Monday, 29 October 2001, 11:47 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is calling on the US military to strengthen measures to ensure that civilians are not killed as a result of their military action, to investigate thoroughly reports of such incidents and make public their findings. The organization ... More >>
Release of the Amnesty Gambian section head call
Friday, 26 October 2001, 12:43 am | Amnesty International
In a letter sent to the President of Gambia today, Amnesty International is calling on him to immediately and unconditionally release Mohamed Lamin Sillah, Secretary General of Amnesty International's Gambian section, who was arrested on 22 October ... More >>
Malaysia: Human Rights Under Threat
Thursday, 25 October 2001, 2:31 pm | Amnesty International
- Malaysia: Concerns for health of government critics detained without trial - Malaysia: Human Rights Under Threat -- the Internal Security Act (ISA) and other restrictive laws More >>
Nigeria: Killings by government soldiers
Thursday, 25 October 2001, 2:27 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today called for a prompt, effective and impartial inquiry into reports that troops have shot dead more than 100 people in central Nigeria in reprisal for the murder of soldiers. More >>
