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Indonesia: Investigate ill-treatment of protesters in Papua

Friday, 29 November 2013, 3:51 pm | Amnesty International

Amnesty International is concerned about allegations that police ill-treated protesters involved in a pro-independence protest in Papua as well as intimidated journalists who were covering it. More >>

Russia: No reason for celebration for Arctic 30

Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 3:29 pm | Amnesty International

While it’s welcome news that some members of the Arctic 30 have been released on bail, Amnesty International has said that they should never have been arrested in the first place. More >>

Amnesty: John Key’s performance at CHOGM a failure

Monday, 18 November 2013, 2:26 pm | Amnesty International

Prime Minister John Key’s inaction and failure to take a strong stand on human rights in Sri Lanka is not good enough, Amnesty International said as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo ended. More >>

Sri Lanka’s misguided attempt to ‘win the world’

Friday, 15 November 2013, 4:03 pm | Amnesty International

Everybody in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, knows all about “CHOGM” – pronounced “choggum”. They speak with enthusiasm, resignation or indignation about the fact that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is taking place here. The streets ... More >>

Crackdown on dissent continues as leaders meet for CHOGM

Thursday, 14 November 2013, 11:39 am | Amnesty International

Commonwealth leaders must use their summit in Colombo this week to pressure the Sri Lankan authorities to end their alarming crackdown on dissent, Amnesty International said. More >>

Call for NZ to stand against Sri Lanka chairing Commonwealth

Monday, 11 November 2013, 3:26 pm | Amnesty International

Prime Minister John Key announced this morning on TVNZ’s Breakfast programme that a decision has not yet been taken about whether NZ will support Sri Lanka’s bid to chair the Commonwealth for the next two years, a term that would run from the ... More >>

‘Hooliganism’ charges do not apply to peaceful protest

Friday, 25 October 2013, 1:08 pm | Amnesty International

The new “hooliganism” charges levelled against crew members involved in last month’s Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise protest in Russian waters are inappropriate and should be dropped, Amnesty International said today. More >>

Russia: Drop ‘absurd and damaging’ piracy charge

Thursday, 3 October 2013, 9:36 am | Amnesty International

The “piracy” charge levelled against activists from Greenpeace in Russia is absurd and damaging to the rule of law and must be dropped immediately, Amnesty International said. More >>

Amnesty Joins Calls to Drop the Charges Against Flotilla

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 3:29 pm | Amnesty International

Amnesty International has today joined with the Freedom Flotilla in demanding that charges of treason against four West Papuan community leaders be dropped. The four where arrested on August 28th 2013 for raising a flag after a congregation to pray ... More >>

Indonesia: Drop Charges Against Freedom Flotilla Supporters

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 3:26 pm | Amnesty International

Amnesty International calls on the Indonesian authorities to drop the charges against four Papuan activists who were arrested last week for their peaceful political activism. The charges against them highlight the ongoing failure of the Indonesian government ... More >>

Fiji: Constitution fails to protect fundamental human rights

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 1:33 pm | Amnesty International

Fiji’s proposed new constitution falls far short of international standards of human rights law and is another step backwards for human rights in Fiji, Amnesty International said. More >>

Sri Lanka: UN visit underscores disturbing human rights

Sunday, 1 September 2013, 12:44 pm | Amnesty International

Sri Lankan leaders must address the persistent climate of fear in the country, Amnesty International said as the UN human rights chief Navi Pillay concluded her visit to the island. More >>

UK: Detention of Guardian employee at Heathrow unlawful

Monday, 19 August 2013, 9:55 am | Amnesty International

A Guardian newspaper employee detained today while in transit at a London airport is clearly a victim of unwarranted revenge tactics, targeted for no more than who he is married to, Amnesty International said today. More >>

Indonesia: Human Rights Committee Makes Recommendations

Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:05 pm | Amnesty International

Amnesty International urges the Indonesian government to take concrete and immediate steps to implement recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Committee to ensure that civil and political rights are respected and protected in the country. More >>

Egypt: Damning Evidence Points to Security Forces’ Failures

Thursday, 11 July 2013, 4:12 pm | Amnesty International

Evidence gathered by Amnesty International suggests that the security forces have used excessive force against supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi. More >>

Mass detention a failure for human rights in New Zealand

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 11:21 pm | Amnesty International

Amnesty International is appalled with the New Zealand Government’s decision to implement a law that breaches the rights of people seeking protection from persecution. More >>

Indonesia Country Report

Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:52 pm | Amnesty International

Security forces faced persistent allegations of human rights violations, including torture and other ill-treatment and excessive use of force and firearms. At least 76 prisoners of conscience remained behind bars. Intimidation and attacks against ... More >>