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Bangladesh: Secretary General to lead delegation on eve of anniversary of the state of emergency - 27 December 2007

MEDIA ADVISORY: Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, is to lead a mission to Bangladesh to discuss human rights issues with members

Human Rights Day: Secretary General Irene Khan to address The Elders' event in Cape Town - 3 December 2007

Media Advisory: Amnesty International's Secretary General, Irene Khan, will be launching the organization's year-long activities to mark the 60th anni

Olympic Committee can bring positive change in China - 10 December 2007

The International Olympic Committee must ensure that human rights concerns are addressed in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.

Security Council deplores Myanmar repression - 11 October 2007

The United Nations Security Council has "strongly deplored" the use of violence against peaceful demonstrations in Myanmar.

Abu Ghraib torture victims still seeking redress - 27 April 2006

Two years ago the release of photographs showing detainees being tortured and ill-treated by US military personnel at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq shocked and horrified t

Jordan: 'Your confessions are ready to sign!' - 24 July 2006

Jordan detains and tortures political and security suspects.

Guántanamo deaths: tragic reminders of camp's lawlessness - 12 June 2006

On Saturday 10 June, three Guantánamo detainees were found dead in their cells.

Murat Kurnaz has been released from Guantánamo! - 25 August 2006

Released from Guantánamo on 24 August 2006, Murat Kurnaz had been held for four years and eight months without charge or trial.

Stop the death penalty: Worldwide abolition now - 31 October 2007

Three men who escaped the death penalty joined forces in New York to campaign for a global abolition of this irreversible punishment.