Israel: Cancel plan to forcibly displace Jahalin Bedouin communities

8 February 2012

A new report by Amnesty International urges the Israeli military to end demolitions displacing thousands of Bedouins in the West Bank.

Darfur: New weapons from China and Russia fuelling conflict

8 February 2012

A new report by Amnesty International highlights how arms sales from China and Russia fuel human rights violations in Sudan's Darfur region.

Maldives: End use of excessive force against protesters

8 February 2012

Police in the Maldives have reportedly attacked outgoing president Mohammed Nasheed and his supporters during a peaceful protest.

Panama: Protester deaths need proper investigation

8 February 2012

Two activists in Panama have been killed in clashes between security forces and the Ngäbe-Buglé people during anti-mining protests.

Syria: Brutal assault on Homs must end

8 February 2012

Amnesty International has called on Russia to make it clear to the Syrian government that the assault on the city of Homs must end immediately.

Chad: Hundreds of families forcibly evicted from their homes

7 February 2012

Chadian authorities forcibly evicted more than 670 people from their homes to make way for a hotel in the capital N'Djamena.

India: Security forces cannot claim immunity under AFSPA, must face trial for violations

7 February 2012

Members of the Indian army must not be allowed to invoke a controversial law to avoid trial for human rights violations.

Uganda: Anti-homosexuality bill ‘a grave assault on human rights’

7 February 2012

Uganda's Parliament is urged to scrap the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill that has been re-introduced.

Egypt: Stop holding NGOs hostage

7 February 2012

The Egyptian authorities are using a Mubarak-era law to prosecute civil society.

Maldives must avoid persecution of ousted government

7 February 2012

The Maldivian president has resigned following a police mutiny after a group of police officers joined opposition-led protests.

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