AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Media Advisory

AI Index: EUR 45/015/2003 (Public)

News Service No: 158

1 July 2003

Embargo Date: 1 July 2003 01:00GMT

Press Invitation

UK: Launch of report into allegations of widespread rape in Kenya

Hundreds of women are alleged to have been raped by UK Army servicemen posted to Kenya between 1965 and 2001. Secretary General Irene Khan will present Amnesty International's report into these allegations to the media at a press briefing.

Testimony from some of these women will be screened at the briefing. Broadcast journalists please note that a News Access Tape which includes interviews and testimony will be available at the press briefing, please request a copy when confirming your attendance.

Speakers: Irene Khan, Secretary General Amnesty International

Martyn Day, Leigh, Day and Co. Solicitors

Time: 1100 hrs , Thursday 3 July 2003

Venue: International Secretariat

Peter Benenson House

1 Easton Street

London WC1X 0DW

Contacts: Judit Arenas +44 (0)7778 472 188 (mobile) and

Teresa Richardson + 44 (0) 7768 182 445.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance to Sophie Hulme on + 44 (0) 207 413 5808 or +44 (0) 207 413 5566, or by e-mail to shulme@amnesty.org. Only journalists with media accreditation will be admitted.

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