Crimes Against Humanity And War Crimes

Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza civilian areas - 19 January 2009

Amnesty International delegates found still-burning white phosphorus wedges all around densely populated civilian residential areas of Gaza City on Sunday.

Amnesty International team gains access to Gaza - 19 January 2009

An Amnesty International fact-finding team has described how they found evidence of widespread use of white phosphorus by that the Israeli army in densely populated

Sudanese opposition leader arrested - 16 January 2009

A Sudanese opposition leader has been arrested after calling on Sudan's president to present himself to the International Criminal Court.

Arms embargo vital as Gaza civilian toll mounts - 15 January 2009

At least 900 Palestinians have so far been killed, as more foreign weaponry and other military equipment is being used to fuel the fighting.

Video: The human rights implications of the Israel/Gaza conflict - 14 January 2009

Amnesty International's Philip Luther explains the human rights issues involved in the Israel/Gaza conflict.

Growing calls for investigations and accountability in Gaza conflict - 14 January 2009

As evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity mounts daily in Gaza, there are growing calls for an investigation into the conduct of all parties to the confl

Guatemala's President must act to avert crisis - 12 January 2009

A year into Alvaro Colom's term as Guatemala's President, more action needs to be taken to build on his promising commitments to improve human rights in the country.

President-elect Obama urged to halt Guantánamo trial - 12 January 2009

Barack Obama is being urged to back up his pledge to close the detention facility at Guantánamo Bay by calling a halt to a military commission trial scheduled

Firm action urged to ensure accountability in Gaza conflict - 12 January 2009

Amnesty International has written to the United Nations Security Council calling for the establishment of full accountability for crimes committed in Gaza conflict a

Gaza civilians endangered by the military tactics of both sides - 8 January 2009

Both Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters are endangering the lives of Palestinian civilians – including by using them as human shields, says Amnesty Intern