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Publication Date: 07 January 2009

China urged to release scholar Liu Xiaobo from 'residential surveillance'

One of China's best-known dissidents has been under house arrest since 8 December, after he signed a campaign for political and rights reform in China, known as Charte

Publication Date: 05 January 2009

Cambodian Supreme Court releases scapegoats of trade unionist's murder

Two men wrongfully convicted of the murder of trade union leader Chea Vichea, have been released on bail after nearly five years in prison.

Publication Date: 23 December 2008

China urged to release scholar Liu Xiaobo

After more than 14 days in detention, it appears that Chinese authorities intend to seriously prosecute the dissident literary scholar, Liu Xiaobo.

Publication Date: 23 December 2008

Cambodian Supreme Court will review trade union leader’s murder

Two men convicted of the murder of a trade union activist after a seriously flawed criminal investigation and a grossly unfair trial will have their case heard by the

Publication Date: 23 December 2008

Proposed new Indian anti-terror laws would violate human rights

Publication Date: 18 December 2008

Growing calls for end to executions at UN

Over one hundred countries voted overwhelmingly in favour of a second resolution on "Moratorium on the use of the death penalty" at the United Nations on T

Publication Date: 17 December 2008

Standing ovation for jailed Chinese dissident

The European Parliament has honoured a jailed Chinese dissident in absentia with its top human rights award.

Publication Date: 13 December 2008

Calls for Government of Japan to respond to resolutions calling for justice

One year on from European Union resolution, calls continue for Japanese Government formally to acknowledge, apologise, and accept responsibility for its Imperial Armed

Publication Date: 10 December 2008

Time for a global response to global problems

Irene Khan writes about the continuing human rights issues around the world as Amnesty International celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Hu

Publication Date: 09 December 2008

Human Rights Defender in Thailand: Somchai Homlaor

A key figure in the defence of human rights in Thailand for 25 years, Somchai Homlaor is the President of the Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF), an NGO that organizes

Publication Date: 05 December 2008

End of protests in Thailand is time for accountability

The Thai government, its proxies and anti-government groups should now make commitments to ending human rights abuses, according to a joint statement by Amnest

Publication Date: 03 December 2008

Wo Weihan – taken before he could say his last goodbyes

Wo Weihan, a 59-year-old medical scientist who was found guilty of spying for Taiwan, was executed in China on Friday. His daughters and his son-in-law describe how

Publication Date: 01 December 2008

Nearly 180 killed in Mumbai attacks

The death toll following 60 hours of siege in Mumbai has officially been put at nearly 180 in various attacks.

Publication Date: 28 November 2008

Multiple attacks in Mumbai kill 143 people

Unprecedented in their level of coordination, the attacks in Mumbai, India, targeted public places and tourist destinations, leaving a further 300 people injured.

Publication Date: 28 November 2008

China, Iran and Jamaica go against trend on executions

The execution of a Chinese scientist on Friday is the latest in a series of executions that are going against the global trend towards a moratorium on the death pena

Publication Date: 24 November 2008

Malaysian activist acquitted after 12 years of legal battles

The Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted a prominent migrant workers' rights activist on Monday.

Publication Date: 20 November 2008

Security forces in Cambodia forcibly evict 300 families

Around 100 soldiers, police, military police and Forestry Administration officials took part. Members of the mixed force beat and kicked many of the villagers.

Publication Date: 19 November 2008

Sri Lankan government must act now to protect 300,000 displaced

The humanitarian crisis in the Wanni region of north Sri Lanka is worsening as tens of thousands of families endure the monsoon season with limited food, shelter, wate

Publication Date: 18 November 2008

Taiwan and South Korea call for 'comfort women' apology

The Government of Japan must accept historical responsibility and apologise to the victims of Japan’s military sexual slavery system.

Publication Date: 17 November 2008

Refugees held by Thailand must be freed

Ninety-two children are among a group of 158 Lao Hmong refugees who have been held under harsh conditions at a detention centre in Thailand for two years.