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The media unit organises events to launch Amnesty International reports, produces material for the media on Amnesty International's position and concerns relating to key human rights issues, works in partnership with our colleagues in national sections around the world and provides spokespeople for interview on both our work and for comment on other news stories with a human rights angle.

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Press Releases

Myanmar: Constitutional referendum flouts human rights - 9 May 2008

Despite the devastating consequences of Cyclone Nargis, which killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly a million more, Myanmar’s government has announced that it will proceed with its plans for holding a national referendum regarding a new constitution on May 10.

Morocco / Western Sahara: Investigate migrants’ deaths - 8 May 2008

Amnesty International today called on the Moroccan government to immediately open a comprehensive, independent and impartial investigation into claims that at least 28 migrants drowned at sea after their boat was jostled and punctured by members of the Moroccan security forces.

Myanmar: Cooperate with international community to ensure appropriate aid for victims - 7 May 2008

Following the impact of Cyclone Nargis on Myanmar, which killed tens of thousands of people and displaced around a million more, Amnesty International is calling urgently on the government to open its borders to relief workers and ensure aid is provided on the basis of need without discrimination.

Killing of civilians now routine in Somalia - 6 May 2008

(Nairobi) Amnesty International today released a groundbreaking report revealing the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis facing the people of Somalia.

USA: Release or fair trials for all remaining Guantánamo detainees - 2 May 2008

As nine more detainees were freed from Guantánamo, Amnesty International today reiterated that the Guantánamo detentions are a travesty of justice. The US administration must either bring to fair trial or release, with full protections against further abuse, the 270 detainees still held there.