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13 May 2008

Colombia: Extradition of paramilitary leaders must not lead to closure of investigations into human rights violations

The Colombian government's decision to extradite 14 paramilitary leaders wanted in the USA on drugs-trafficking charges should not be used as an excuse to end investig
Region Americas
Country Colombia
Media Centre
12 May 2008

Nepal: Overturning the Legacy of War - priorities for effective human rights protection

As Nepal's new Constituent Assembly (CA) members prepare to take their seats following the 10 April elections and with the formation of a coalition government expected
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Nepal
Media Centre
12 May 2008

Myanmar: Cyclone relief -- Asian governments must insist on swift action

Leaders of Amnesty International in Asia Pacific, meeting in Hong Kong, called on their governments to use every means possible to pressure the Myanmar authorities t
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Myanmar
Media Centre
9 May 2008

Myanmar: Constitutional referendum flouts human rights

Despite the devastating consequences of Cyclone Nargis, which killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly a million more, Myanmar’s government has an
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Myanmar
Media Centre
8 May 2008

Morocco / Western Sahara: Investigate migrants’ deaths

Amnesty International today called on the Moroccan government to immediately open a comprehensive, independent and impartial investigation into claims that at lea

7 May 2008

Myanmar: Cooperate with international community to ensure appropriate aid for victims

Following the impact of Cyclone Nargis on Myanmar, which killed tens of thousands of people and displaced around a million more, Amnesty International is calling urg
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Myanmar
Media Centre
6 May 2008

Killing of civilians now routine in Somalia

(Nairobi) Amnesty International today released a groundbreaking report revealing the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis facing the people of Somalia.
Region Africa
Country Kenya
Media Centre
2 May 2008

India: Time to end the lethal lottery of India’s death penalty system

(New Delhi): The first major study into India’s legal judgements on death penalty cases has revealed that the system is riddled with fatal flaws and that the o
Tags
  • Death Penalty
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country India
Media Centre
2 May 2008

USA: Release or fair trials for all remaining Guantánamo detainees

As nine more detainees were freed from Guantánamo, Amnesty International today reiterated that the Guantánamo detentions are a travesty of justice. The
Tags
  • Torture And Ill-treatment,
  • Security with Human Rights
1 May 2008

Viet Nam: At least 14 arrests under the excuse of Olympic torch relay

Using the Olympic torch as an excuse to crack down on peaceful critics is yet another bitter twist in Viet Nam’s pattern of repressing legitimate and peaceful
Region Asia And The Pacific
Country Viet Nam
Media Centre
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