Reports

Pressure on Egyptian political parties to deliver on “25 January” expectations

31 October 2011

Amnesty International is asking all candidates in Egypt’s elections to sign a “manifesto” to signal that they are serious about meaningful human rights reform.

Climate of fear in Syria's hospitals as patients and medics targeted

25 October 2011

A new report reveals how the wounded have been tortured and ill-treated in least four government-run hospitals, including by medical workers.

Dominican Republic urged to tackle alarming levels of police abuse

25 October 2011

Human rights violations by police are rife in the Dominican Republic and only a fraction of cases are investigated.

Central African Republic: Civilians bear the brunt of decades of violence and abuses

20 October 2011

The population of Central African Republic has been terrorized for decades by armed groups who have been able to operate with virtual impunity.

Arms trade to Middle East and North Africa shows failure of export controls

19 October 2011

A number of key arms manufacturing countries supplied large quantities of weapons to repressive governments in the Middle East and North Africa.

New Libya ’stained’ by detainee abuse

13 October 2011

A new report reveals beatings and torture of captured al-Gaddafi soldiers, suspected loyalists and alleged 'mercenaries'.

Ukraine must act to deal with endemic police criminality

12 October 2011

A new report reveals widespread police torture, extortion, arbitrary detention, and a death in detention still being questioned.

Canada urged to arrest and prosecute George W. Bush

12 October 2011

Failure by Canada to take action during a visit by the former US President would violate the UN Convention against Torture.

Afghanistan 10 years on: Slow progress and failed promises

6 October 2011

The Afghan government and its international supporters must take concrete action to defend human rights.

Forced evictions in Zimbabwe leave thousands of children without access to education

5 October 2011

A new Amnesty International report says children forced from their homes by Operation Murambatsvina are unlikely to access adequate schooling.

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