Annual Report 2013
The state of the world's human rights

Regional News

from Middle east and north africa

19 June 2009
Iran: Khamenei’s speech gives legitimacy to police brutality
This morning’s speech by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, indicates the authorities’ readiness to launch violent crackdowns if people con
18 June 2009
Iranian authorities must respect and nurture debate
In this editorial piece, Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan considers the consequences of Iran's 'stolen election', the government's abuse of human r
17 June 2009
Arrests and killings rise as election protests grip Iran
Demonstrations against Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed election victory have spread to all corners of the country.
15 June 2009
Violence against demonstrators marks new presidential term in Iran
Thousands of demonstrators faced a violent response when they took to the streets in Iran on Saturday to protest against the announcement of the victory of incumbent
14 June 2009
Iran : Violence against demonstrators marks new presidential term
The Iranian authorities must start an immediate investigation into the security forces’ violent handling of thousands of demonstrators who took to the streets
12 June 2009
Gaddafi visit to Italy amid protest against countries' 'illegal migration' agreement

Both Libyan and Italian leaders urged to make human rights an integral part of migration control policies and to uphold the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, an

09 June 2009
Iran: Election amid repression of dissent and unrest
The Iranian presidential elections are to be held this month on 12 June. The candidates are: the incumbent President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad; Mohsen Rezaei, a former co
08 June 2009
Palestinian homes at risk in occupied West Bank
Five families in the West Bank hamlet of Hadidiya are under threat of immediate eviction.
05 June 2009
Iran’s presidential election amid unrest and ongoing human rights violations
Iran's tenth presidential election on 12 June, will take place against a backdrop of discrimination, worsening repression of dissent and violent unrest.
04 June 2009
President Obama visits Egypt
US President Barack Obama met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on Thursday as he continued his trip to the Middle East.
03 June 2009
President Obama urged to tackle human rights violations in Saudi Arabia
US President Barack Obama begins his trip to the Middle East with a visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
01 June 2009
Man beheaded and crucified in Saudi Arabia
An "horrific" public execution and crucifixion of a man in Saudi Arabia has been condemned by Amnesty International.
01 June 2009
Clone of Man beheaded and crucified in Saudi Arabia
An "horrific" public execution and crucifixion of a man in Saudi Arabia has been condemned by Amnesty International.
28 May 2009
G-20 must set the example and clean up their human rights record
Amnesty International’s Secretary General has called on the G-20 grouping that brings together the world’s leading economies to lead by example and show
28 May 2009
Economic crisis reveals deeper human rights problems
More than six decades of human rights failures by governments have been exacerbated by the world economic crisis, which brought the problems of poverty and inequalit
21 May 2009
Libyan activist dies in hospital in Jordan
A prominent Libyan political activist died in hospital in Jordan on Thursday following his release from detention in Libya just over two weeks ago.
15 May 2009
Armed security forces attack Yemeni newspaper offices
Armed security forces used tear gas and shot at the offices of the Aden-based Arabic daily al-Ayyam in Yemen on Wednesday.
14 May 2009
US blocks publication of detainee abuse photos
The US administration moved on Thursday to block publication of photographs depicting abuse of detainees in US custody in Afghanistan and Iraq.
12 May 2009
Roxana Saberi released from jail in Iran
US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi was released from jail in Iran on Monday following international and domestic protests at her detention.
12 May 2009
Juveniles among five men beheaded in Saudi Arabia
Two men who were juveniles at the time of their alleged crimes were among five men beheaded in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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