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25 September 2008

Cambodia: Human rights defenders silenced through the legal system

Rich and powerful individuals and groups involved in land disputes in Cambodia are increasingly using their power to silence opponents through the criminal justice sys
Tags
  • Activists
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Cambodia
Media Centre
25 September 2008

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Failure to protect “Sarajevo Queer Festival”

The authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina must provide adequate security for the participants in the first “Sarajevo Queer Festival”. They must promptly
Tags
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Region Europe And Central Asia
Media Centre
23 September 2008

Myanmar: Freedom for U Win Tin but 2,100 political prisoners remain behind bars

Amnesty International welcomes the release of at least seven prisoners of conscience in Myanmar, including U Win Tin who had been imprisoned for 19 years and was one o
22 September 2008

USA: Government should re-issue visa for Pakistani human rights defender

Amnesty International today called on the US government to re-issue a visa to Pakistani human rights defender Amina Masood, after an earlier visa was revoked on &quo
Tags
  • Disappearances And Abductions
Region Americas
Country USA
Media Centre
18 September 2008

Bosnia and Herzegovina: “Sarajevo Queer Festival” must be protected

The authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina must guarantee a climate free of intimidation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, as they prepare for the fi
Tags
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Region Europe And Central Asia
Media Centre
16 September 2008

A “Golden Rule” on human rights is essential for an effective Arms Trade Treaty

As UN member states meet in October to consider moving towards negotiations on an Arms Trade Treaty, a new detailed report by Amnesty International urges world leaders
Tags
  • Armed Conflict,
  • Arms control and human rights
12 September 2008

Zimbabwe: Agreement should not result in amnesties for human rights violators

As the world waits to see the details of the agreement reached by leaders in Zimbabwe to end the political impasse since the March elections, Amnesty International tod
Region Africa
Country Zimbabwe
Media Centre
9 September 2008

Sri Lanka: Blocking aid workers endangers trapped civilians

The Sri Lankan government’s order for United Nations (UN) and non-governmental aid workers to leave the war-torn northern Wanni region could further endanger t
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Sri Lanka
Media Centre
4 September 2008

Malaysia: Internal Security Act used to punish human rights activists

New information about the arbitrary detention of five Malaysian government critics obtained by Amnesty International researchers highlights the need for the Malaysian
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Malaysia
Media Centre
2 September 2008

Thailand: State of Emergency should not infringe on human rights

The Thai government should remove restrictions on free speech contained in today’s emergency decree, Amnesty International said.
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Thailand
Media Centre
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