Freedom Of Expression

Kim Dae-jung, human rights champion and former South Korean president, dies - 19 August 2009

A tireless campaigner against the death penalty and a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Kim Dae-jung leaves a legacy of commitment to human rights and democracy.

Independent investigation needed into rape and torture in detention in Iran - 17 August 2009

Allegations that election protesters were tortured and raped in detention must be urgently investigated by the Iranian authorities.

Sri Lanka: attacks on free media put displaced civilians at risk - 14 August 2009

Attacks on journalists, intimidation and restrictions on reporting threaten freedom of expression in Sri Lanka and jeopardize the safety and dignity of civilians displaced by war.

Afghanistan journalists caught between the government and the Taleban - 12 August 2009

Journalists in Afghanistan face increasing threats and attacks from both government officials and the Taleban in the run-up to the presidential elections on 20 August.

Russia must end impunity for murder of human rights activists - 12 August 2009

Zarema Sadulayeva, head of the Russian charity, Let's Save the Children, is the latest human rights activist to be murdered in Chechnya.

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.

Six Gambian journalists sentenced to prison - 7 August 2009

Six Gambian journalists, including three executive members of the Gambian Press Union, were sentenced to terms in prison on Thursday.