USA

Troy Davis faces fourth execution date in two years - 20 May 2009

US death row prisoner Troy Davis once again faces the prospect of an execution date.

Guantánamo: USA and other governments must follow France’s lead and accept released detainees - 15 May 2009

The French government is taking a step to help consign to history the detention facility at Guantánamo, said Amnesty International today after the French author

Return of Guantánamo military commissions would not serve justice - 15 May 2009

President Barack Obama would be "short-changing justice" if he revives the military commissions to try Guantánamo detainees, Amnesty International has said.

USA: Return of military commissions would not serve justice - 15 May 2009

Amnesty International today said that if President Barack Obama revives the military commissions to try Guantánamo detainees he would be “short-changing j

US blocks publication of detainee abuse photos - 14 May 2009

The US administration moved on Thursday to block publication of photographs depicting abuse of detainees in US custody in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Roxana Saberi released from jail in Iran - 12 May 2009

US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi was released from jail in Iran on Monday following international and domestic protests at her detention.

Obama - Building trust and respect for human rights in the US - 29 April 2009

Those who watched Barack Obama take office on 20 January were part of a far-reaching celebration of the once seemingly impossible becoming reality.

Mixed messages from President Obama after 100 days - 29 April 2009

100 days after taking office, President Obama's record in terms of US counter terrorism policies has been assessed in a new Amnesty International report.

Counter Terror with Justice checklist: Assessing President Obama's first 100 days

Close Guantánamo and End Illegal Detention

1. Confirm that the USA will permanently close the detention facility at Guantánamo and set a relatively short deadlin

USA: President Obama’s first 100 days on counter terrorism - Timeline - 29 April 2009

Amnesty International today described US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days when it comes to counter terrorism policies as “promises for change w