Torture And Ill-treatment

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.

Concerns grow for detained Iranian residents of Iraq's Camp Ashraf - 11 August 2009

Thirty-six Iranians, detained by Iraqi security forces since 28 July, remain at risk of being forcibly returned to Iran where they could face torture or execution.

Independent investigation into alleged UK involvement in torture long overdue - 10 August 2009

Amnesty International has reiterated its call for an independent public inquiry into allegations of UK complicity in torture.

Tunisian national at risk after forcible return from Italy - 5 August 2009

A Tunisian national is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment in his home country after being forcibly returned from Italy on Sunday.

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.

Eight reported killed as Iraqi forces attack Iranian residents of Camp Ashraf - 29 July 2009

Eight people are reported to have been killed and up to 400 injured after Iraqi forces attacked unarmed Iranian residents of Camp Ashraf.

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.