Africa

African governments must reaffirm commitment to International Criminal Court - 4 November 2009

Government representatives meeting in Addis Ababa have been urged by Amnesty International to clearly state they would prevent any officials accused of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes from seeking safe haven in their countries.

Africa: Governments must reaffirm commitment to International Criminal Court - 4 November 2009

Amnesty International today urged African government representatives meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to reaffirm their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC).

African Union: Non-co-operation with Bashir Arrest Warrant an insult for victims - 3 July 2009

In response to reports on the decision by the African Union (AU) not to cooperate with a war crimes warrant of arrest, issued by the International Criminal Court again

African Human Rights Defenders acknowledge gains but concerns remain deep… - 27 April 2009

Human rights defenders from across Africa say they remain deeply concerned by the threats, harassment, intimidation and physical violence they continue to face in ca

The death penalty in sub-Saharan Africa in 2008

In 2008 in sub-Saharan Africa, there were at least two known executions carried out - in Botswana (1) and Sudan (at least one).

African Commission calls for a moratorium on the death penalty - 5 December 2008

In an important step towards making the African Union (AU) a totally death penalty-free zone, the African Commission calls on African States to observe a moratorium on

Spotlight on torture - 26 June 2008

To mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Amnesty International members and supporters are taking action around the world.

Chad: Authorities must act to prevent extrajudicial executions - 7 February 2008

The Chadian government must take urgent action to prevent extrajudicial killings in the aftermath of clashes between rebel and government forces earlier this week, s

Press freedom: Deliberately targeted for doing their jobs - 3 May 2004

The freedom of the press is an essential element of the protection of human rights.