Impunity

Time for a global response to global problems - 10 December 2008

Irene Khan writes about the continuing human rights issues around the world as Amnesty International celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Hu

Croatian journalists under attack - 1 December 2008

Journalists in Croatia are being violently targeted for trying to expose the truth about war crimes and corruption, while the country's leaders fail to protect them.

New bill a major step backwards for human rights in Peru - 10 November 2008

If approved, the bill would grant amnesty to members of the military and police involved in any violations of human rights.

Amnesty International assesses human rights in Chile - 7 November 2008

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Irene Khan has issued an assessment of the human rights situation in the country and a set of recommendations address

President-elect Obama: 100 days to demonstrate commitment to human rights - 5 November 2008

Amnesty International is calling on US president elect Barack Obama to take concrete steps to demonstrate commitment to human rights.

Five jailed in Chile ten years after Pinochet arrest - 16 October 2008

Chile's Supreme Court jailed five retired military officials on Wednesday for involvement in the "Caravan of Death" – one of the cases for which Augu

No truth, no justice 40 years after Mexico City massacre - 2 October 2008

Forty years ago, the Mexican army opened fire on students peacefully demonstrating in Tlatelolco, Mexico City, on 2 October 1968.