Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of three Turkish soldiers for “intentionally wounding” a conscientious objector while he was in military custody.
Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan has warned the Australian government not to squander a unique
opportunity to right historic wrongs.
Dr Ramin Pourandarjani had allegedly received threats to deter him from
revealing the extent of abuse that had taken place at Kahrizak detention centre.
Two men have died in one week after they were allegedly beaten by police officers. Amnesty International has called for full and independent investigations into their deaths.
Reports that the Iranian government plans to establish "cyber police"
to fight "crimes" on the internet indicate they are intensifying
their attack on freedom of expression.
The Obama administration should revise its detention policies in Afghanistan to make them consistent with international law, Amnesty International, Human Rights First, and Human Rights Watch have said
Activists and supporters of Amnesty International will launch a week of action on Monday highlighting the continued detention of thousands of displaced civilians in government camps in Sri Lanka.
