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31 October 2008

Landslide UN vote in favour of Arms Trade Treaty

Today 147 states at the United Nations voted overwhelmingly to move forward with work on an Arms Trade Treaty. The Control Arms campaign, which represents millions of
Tags
  • Armed Groups,
  • Arms control and human rights
31 October 2008

Pakistan: One year after emergency, legacy of abuses lingers on

A year after General Pervez Musharraf unlawfully declared a state of emergency in Pakistan, the country is still suffering from the abusive policies he put in place on
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Pakistan
Media Centre
30 October 2008

Jordan: Drastic improvement needed for domestic workers

Tens of thousands of domestic workers in Jordan live in appalling conditions with many forced to work up to 19 hours per day and denied their salary. Amnesty Internati
Tags
  • Women,
  • Stop Violence Against Women
Region Middle East And North Africa
Country Jordan
Media Centre
30 October 2008

DRC: Catastrophe looming unless UN troops receive reinforcements

The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is at risk of turning into a humanitarian catastrophe, unless further reinforcements are given to the UN peac
Tags
  • Armed Conflict
Region Africa
Media Centre
29 October 2008

Turkey: Governor threatens to deprive demonstrators and their families of health care

Reported plans by the governor of the southern Turkish province of Adana to cut health care from demonstrators and their families violate international standards
Region Europe And Central Asia
Country Turkey
Media Centre
29 October 2008

Colombia: One step forward, many to go

Colombia has taken one small step in a long walk to find justice for the thousands of Colombians, victims of human rights violations, said Amnesty International as t
Region Americas
Country Colombia
Media Centre
28 October 2008

Philippines: Thousands suffering the impact of shattered Mindanao peace talks

The suspension of the peace talks between the government of the Philippines and insurgents in the southern island of Mindanao threatens hundreds of thousands of civili
Tags
  • Armed Conflict
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Philippines
Media Centre
28 October 2008

Syria: Release pro-democracy activists immediately

The Syrian authorities must immediately release 12 activists who have been victims of an unfair trial which could see them sentenced for up to 15 years in prison, Amne
Tags
  • Prisoners Of Conscience
Region Middle East And North Africa
Country Syria
Media Centre
28 October 2008

Amnesty International’s Secretary General to assess Chile’s human rights

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Irene Khan will lead a visit to Chile between 3 and 8 November 2008, ten years on from the arrest of Augusto Pinochet i
Region Americas
Country Chile
Media Centre
28 October 2008

Colombia: Government distorts human rights situation

(Madrid) The Colombian government is painting a positive picture of the human rights situation in Colombia, despite increasing reports of forced internal displacement,
Region Americas
Country Colombia
Media Centre
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