South Africa

South Africa -

The rights of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants were violated on a large scale.

G-20 must set the example and clean up their human rights record - 28 May 2009

Amnesty International’s Secretary General has called on the G-20 grouping that brings together the world’s leading economies to lead by example and show

International community fails to protect Darfur - 17 February 2009

The Justice and Equality Movement and the Sudanese government were reported to have struck an agreement on Monday that paves the way for Darfur peace talks.

South Africa pledges to make HIV and AIDS a priority - 1 December 2008

To mark World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December 2008, Amnesty International has welcomed signs of the South African government's change of direction.

South Africa: Displaced at risk as camps close - 7 October 2008

Amnesty International today said that those displaced by May’s xenophobic violence in South Africa face serious threats to their safety, as the last remaining ca

Solidarity with Zimbabwe ahead of SADC meeting - 15 August 2008

Nearly 80 organisations, including a number of Amnesty International's African sections, have come together to show solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe.

South Africa: Displaced people should not be forcibly removed from temporary camps - 23 July 2008

Amnesty International today condemned the forcible removal by police of more than 700 people, including refugees and asylum-seekers, from the Glenanda ("Rifle Ran

South Africa must protect those at risk of "xenophobic" attack - 23 May 2008

Amnesty International has called on the South African government to protect the human rights of people at risk of violent attacks and displacement from their homes on