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19 June 2009

Iran: Khamenei’s speech gives legitimacy to police brutality

This morning’s speech by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, indicates the authorities’ readiness to launch violent crackdowns if people conti
Region Middle East And North Africa
Country Iran
Media Centre
18 June 2009

Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Secretary General concludes visit

(Harare) The human rights situation in Zimbabwe is precarious, and the socio-economic conditions are desperate for the vast majority of Zimbabweans, said Irene Khan, A
Region Africa
Country Zimbabwe
Media Centre
18 June 2009

Cambodia: Families living with HIV/AIDS evicted

Amnesty International has condemned the Phnom Penh authorities for evicting 20 families living with HIV/AIDS from their homes in Borei Keila this morning.  They h
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Cambodia
Media Centre
18 June 2009

Chile: Ratification of Rome statute positive step, justice must follow

By ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Chile is making a major step forward as far as the future is concerned but not settling its debt wit
Region Americas
Country Chile
Media Centre
18 June 2009

Chile: Ratification of Rome statute positive step, justice must follow

By ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Chile is making a major step forward as far as the future is concerned but not settling its debt wit
Region Americas
Country Chile
Media Centre
17 June 2009

UK/Northern Ireland: Attacks against Roma people are unacceptable and illegal

The latest attacks on Roma people in Northern Ireland are part of a trend of growing abuses against the Roma across Europe
Region Europe And Central Asia
Country UK
Media Centre
17 June 2009

Sri Lanka: Presidential Commission of Inquiry fails citizens

Amnesty International has demanded that reports into cases of human rights abuses, investigated by the Sri Lankan government’s Commission of Inquiry, be made pub
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Sri Lanka
Media Centre
17 June 2009

Sudan: UN Special Rapporteur must remain


Documents before the Human Rights Council for adoption today strongly imply that the Council will end the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Sudan, according
Region Africa
Country Sudan
Media Centre
14 June 2009

Iran : Violence against demonstrators marks new presidential term

The Iranian authorities must start an immediate investigation into the security forces’ violent handling of thousands of demonstrators who took to the streets on
Region Middle East And North Africa
Country Iran
Media Centre
11 June 2009

Sri Lanka: End twenty years of impunity

The Sri Lankan government’s failure to deliver justice for serious human rights violations over the past twenty years has trapped the country in a vicious c

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