Activists

Iran must open Tehran trial to international observers - 12 August 2009

Over 100 people are on trial for fomenting protests against the disputed result of Iran's 12 June presidential election. Amnesty International has challenged the Iranian authorities to open up the court to international observers.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s new sentence 'shameful' - 11 August 2009

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader has been sentenced to a further 18 months’ house arrest. She has been detained for over 13 of the past 20 years, mostly under house arrest.

Zimbabwe student leaders released on bail - 10 August 2009

Four student leaders arrested and detained last week while addressing students at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare, have been released.

Student leaders arrested in Zimbabwe - 6 August 2009

Four student leaders were arrested and detained while addressing students at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare, on Wednesday.

Over 100 Iranians face grossly unfair trials - 4 August 2009

More than 100 people have gone on trial in Tehran accused of organizing recent widespread civil protests.

China Sichuan earthquake activists to be tried - 4 August 2009

Two activists who offered assistance to survivors of the May 2008 earthquake in Sichuan province, China, will be tried this month behind closed doors.

Syrian lawyer faces prosecution for defending human rights - 3 August 2009

A leading Syrian human rights lawyer has been formally charged in relation to his legitimate work in defending the rights of political prisoners in Syria

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi named Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience - 28 July 2009

Burmese opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been awarded the 2009 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience award.

Thousands take action around the world in solidarity with people of Iran - 27 July 2009

Thousands of activists worldwide participated in a Global Day of Action on Saturday in solidarity with those whose human rights are being abused in Iran.