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Myanmar: Political activists detained
Thursday, 17 February 2005, 11:13 am | Amnesty International
In the run-up to the drafting of a new constitution, the Burmese authorities have extended the detention of prisoner of conscience U Tin Oo and other opposition leaders and have arrested seven political activists from the Shan minority. More >>
Brazil: Amnesty calls for an end to the bloodshed
Wednesday, 16 February 2005, 9:56 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International condemns the killing of 74-year-old Sister Dorothy Stang, on February 12, in Anapú, Brazil. Sister Dorothy was shot several times as she walked to attend a meeting. More >>
Conflict Diamonds: The Valentine's Day deception
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 11:52 am | Amnesty International
This Valentine’s Day (14 February) diamond retailers will be touting the ultimate symbol of love and devotion, but according to Amnesty International consumers can expect little reassurance that their diamonds are not products of war and human rights ... More >>
Amnesty Secretary General arrives in Nepal
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 9:36 am | Amnesty International
(Kathmandu) Amnesty International said today that the initial picture of the situation in Nepal is one of heightened uncertainty, insecurity and fear, in the aftermath of the declaration of the state of emergency and an upcoming nationwide bandh (strike). More >>
Conflict Diamonds: The Valentine's Day deception
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 9:28 am | Amnesty International
This Valentine’s Day (14 February) diamond retailers will be touting the ultimate symbol of love and devotion, but according to Amnesty International consumers can expect little reassurance that their diamonds are not products of war and human rights ... More >>
UK: government must withdraw the Inquiries Bill
Monday, 14 February 2005, 11:11 am | Amnesty International
On the eve of the 16th anniversary of the murder of human rights lawyer Patrick Finucane, Amnesty International is reiterating that only a public independent inquiry can deliver the truth about his death and ensure that the rule of law is upheld. More >>
China: Horrific New Year
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 10:03 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International has monitored a significant rise in executions as China celebrates the lunar new year. According to incomplete statistics, there were 200 executions reported in the two weeks leading up to the start of the lunar new year, 9 February. More >>
Israel/Occupied Territories: Translate hope
Wednesday, 9 February 2005, 10:25 am | Amnesty International
As Israeli and Palestinian officials at the highest levels resume negotiations and pledge to work for peace, the recent reduction in violence raises hopes for an end to the spiral of violence that has claimed so many lives. More >>
Egypt: arrests amidst talks of political reform
Tuesday, 8 February 2005, 12:39 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International is concerned about the recent arrests and detention of political activists in Egypt, as the ruling party and opposition parties enter into a "national dialogue" on political reform ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections ... More >>
China: Remembering the victims of police brutality
Monday, 7 February 2005, 11:22 am | Amnesty International
China: Remembering the victims of police brutality in Gulja, Xinjiang on 5-6 February 1997 More >>
Albania: No impunity for torture and ill-treatment
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 10:57 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International has learnt of over 105 incidents from the beginning of 2002 to the end of November 2004 in which police in Albania are alleged to have tortured or ill-treated one or more people - an average of 35 incidents a year. More >>
Colombia: demand action on human rights
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 10:55 am | Amnesty International
The international community must reaffirm its commitment to the UN human rights recommendations as the framework for resolving Colombia’s long-standing armed conflict. Any disbursement of international assistance must be conditional on the Colombian ... More >>
Iran: End the death penalty for children
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 10:52 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International urges the all relevant Iranian authorities, including the judiciary, to act in accordance with the Government of Iran's public pronouncements and take urgent measures to bring its law and practice in line with its obligations ... More >>
Sudan: Indiscriminate Port Sudan killings
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 10:51 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International today condemned the excessive use of force by security forces, which left more than 20 people dead and scores wounded, after demonstrations turned violent in Port Sudan over the weekend. More >>
Shameful investigation into sex-trafficking case
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 10:43 am | Amnesty International
The government of Montenegro must re-open as a matter of priority a high-profile sex-trafficking case in which Montenegrin politicians, judges, police and civil servants are implicated, Amnesty International said in a letter to the Minister of the Interior ... More >>
Shameful investigation into sex-trafficking case
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 10:43 am | Amnesty International
The government of Montenegro must re-open as a matter of priority a high-profile sex-trafficking case in which Montenegrin politicians, judges, police and civil servants are implicated, Amnesty International said in a letter to the Minister of the Interior ... More >>
Open letter on the nomination of Alberto Gonzales
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 10:41 am | Amnesty International
In an open letter to be handed to Senators today, Amnesty International is urging the United States Senate to refrain from voting on the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to the position of US Attorney General pending his full and unambiguous responses ... More >>
Viet Nam: Freedom for elderly prisoners
Tuesday, 1 February 2005, 10:14 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International warmly welcomes reports that several prisoners of conscience will be released in the coming days. Those due to be released include Dr Nguyen Dan Que, Nguyen Dinh Huy, Thich Thien Minh and Father Nguyen Van Ly. They are being released ... More >>
Syria: alleged torture in the presence of a judge
Tuesday, 1 February 2005, 10:12 am | Amnesty International
Syria: Amna al-'Allush, allegedly tortured in the presence of a judge and senior local official More >>
India: Justice -- the victim in Gujarat
Friday, 28 January 2005, 10:48 am | Amnesty International
Nearly three years after violence erupted in the state of Gujarat in Western India those responsible continue to walk free. The violence left over 2,000 people, mostly Muslims, dead. Several hundred girls and women were stripped naked, raped or gang-raped, ... More >>
