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Publication Date: 13 May 2011

Activists battle attacks on freedom of expression

As Amnesty International launches its annual report, we speak to five key human rights activists.

Publication Date: 04 May 2011

Kyrgyzstan must deliver justice to victims of crimes against humanity

A new international inquiry points to crimes against humanity committed in Osh, Kyrgyzstan in June 2010.

Publication Date: 04 May 2011

Azerbaijan activist convicted on 'trumped up' drugs charge

A youth activist has been convicted after using Facebook to call for a “Day of Rage” inspired by protests in the Middle East and North Africa.

Publication Date: 28 April 2011

Warning over European Court of Human Rights reforms

European leaders must protect the integrity of the European Court of Human Rights, Amnesty International says after conference on reforms.

Publication Date: 28 April 2011

Georgia urged to implement ECHR ruling over murder case

Georgia's investigation into a high-profile murder case ruled 'ineffective' by EHCR.

Publication Date: 15 April 2011

Croatia: Key international court ruling delivers justice to victims of war crimes

A guilty verdict for two Croatian generals for crimes against humanity is a long-awaited victory for Croatia's war victims.

Publication Date: 15 April 2011

Azerbaijan urged to stop targeting peaceful protesters

Authorities in Azerbaijan must halt the targeting of peaceful protesters ahead of an opposition rally.

Publication Date: 07 April 2011

Azerbaijani authorities target opposition rally leaders

Key figures from the Musavat Party and Popular Front Party have been detained in a government crackdown following the “Day of Wrath” protests.

Publication Date: 05 April 2011

Italy violated torture ban during Tunisia deportation

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Italy violated the ban on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment during a 2009 deportation.

Publication Date: 02 April 2011

Azerbaijan protests broken up as riot police move in

Scores are detained and hundreds of riot police are deployed as "Day of Wrath" protests are targeted by the authorities.

Publication Date: 31 March 2011

Repression of Azerbaijani activists intensifies ahead of protests

The Azerbaijan authorities must end their clampdown on freedom of expression, Amnesty International said today after 11 more political activists were arrested ahead of Saturday's planned "Day of Wrath" protest.

Publication Date: 30 March 2011

Thousands stranded in 'appalling' conditions on Italian island

Amnesty International reveals situation facing people fleeing North Africa unrest as Silvio Berlusconi pledges to “clear Lampedusa within 48-60 hours".

Publication Date: 29 March 2011

Belarus urged to release election protesters after student convicted

Mikita Likhavid, 20, is sentenced to three years and six months in a labour colony on charges of "mass disorder" for peacefully participating in post-election protests.

Publication Date: 24 March 2011

Hungary trial over Roma attacks set to begin

The Hungarian authorities must act to aid victims of racially motivated attacks, Amnesty International said ahead of the Budapest trial tomorrow of four people suspected over a series of killings of Roma.

Publication Date: 16 March 2011

Afghan citizens beaten in detention at Ukraine airport

Publication Date: 12 March 2011

'More than 100' arrested in Azerbaijan as police break up peaceful protest

Amnesty International condemns the violent dispersal of a protest in the capital, Baku.

Publication Date: 07 March 2011

Azerbaijan must halt crackdown on protest organizers

Activists say they have been detained, tortured and refused access to legal advice as part of a clampdown ahead of this Friday's protest.

Publication Date: 24 February 2011

Serbia must pursue others after Kosovo murders conviction

Authorities urged to help bring to justice all those involved in the 1999 murder of hundreds of Kosovo Albanians, following the conviction of former police general Vlastimir Ðorðevic.

Publication Date: 16 February 2011

Italy urged to deal with Tunisian migrants 'emergency'

Amnesty International has urged the Italian authorities to deal with the humanitarian needs of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers leaving Tunisia following recent unrest.

Publication Date: 14 February 2011

Italy urged to protect migrants' rights as thousands leave Tunisia

Amnesty International is urging the authorities of Italy and the European Union to protect the human rights of thousands of migrants from Tunisia arriving on the Italian mainland and island of Lampedusa.