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Independent investigation needed into Honduras human rights abuses
At the end of a 10-day visit to Honduras during the country's presidential elections, Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation to ensure all those responsible for human rights abuses are brought to justice and the victims given reparations.
Saudi Arabian authorities must investigate reported killing of civilians in Yemen
Amnesty International has urged the Saudi Arabian authorities to investigate the reported killing of seven civilians in an air raid attack in the Sa'da region of Yemen.
Sri Lankan government must permanently release all civilians
Displaced people in the Wanni area of northern Sri Lanka, 28 August 2008. © Private 1 December 2009 Amnesty International is calling on the Sri Lankan government to permanently release civilians who have been illegally detained in camps following the end of the civil war six months ago.
Amnesty International today said it was deeply worried about the safety of victims of and witnesses to a shooting at a military blockade that took place in Tegucigalpa last night.
Indonesia: Raise a flag, go to prison
In several cities across West Papua, Indonesia's last frontier of separatist instability, hundreds of demonstrators raised the Morning Star independence flag Tuesday in protest of what they say is more than 40 years of colonial occupation by Indonesia.
Amnesty International calls for detainee inquiry
Amnesty International Canada added its voice Tuesday to calls for a public inquiry into Afghan detainees who were surrendered by Canadian forces.
Group Wants Honduran Shooting Probe
Amnesty International wants an investigation of a shooting by military personnel in the Honduran capitol of Tegucigalpa, and protection of witnesses, it says.
Witness protection needed to ensure justice for Philippines massacre victims
Police dig up body of victim killed in massacre in Maguindanao province, 24 November 2009.
Syrian activist held incommunicado at risk of torture
His family were unable to identify the security force that the arresting officers belonged to.
Iran: Investigate Suspicious Death of Medical Doctor Witness to Torture at Kahrizak
In a letter to Iranian authorities, human rights organizations expressed serious concerns about the recent suspicious death of Dr.
Belarus activists tell of life in exile
Audio: Activist Ales Straltsou describes living under 'restricted freedom' Belarusian youth activists sentenced to 'restricted freedom' for attending a peaceful protest have told Amnesty International how they were targeted by the authorities, with police seeking to control almost every aspect of their daily lives.
Lebanon must investigate all civil war mass grave sites
The organization's call followed the confirmation by DNA test results on Monday that remains recovered last week are those of British journalist Alec Collett, who was 64 when he was seized from a car in Beirut in 1985.
Tunisian journalist jailed after unfair trial
Amnesty International has condemned the conviction of a dissenting Tunisian journalist who has been jailed for six months on trumped up charges after an unfair trial.
Egyptian Military Court of Appeals fails to rectify injustice
Members of the Muslim Brotherhood demonstrate in Alexandria, Egypt, 9 March 2008.
Swiss minaret ban would be discrimination against religion, says Amnesty
A ban on the construction of minarets would breach Switzerlanda s obligations to uphold freedom of religion, Amnesty International said ahead of a referendum on Sunday 29 November 2009 on a constitutional amendment.
Detainees in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories must be treated humanely
Amnesty International has made a renewed call for the humane treatment of all detainees in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, following reports that captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit may be released in a prisoner exchange.
Philippines election massacre must be investigated as death toll rises
Police dig up body of victim killed in massacre in Maguindanao province, 24 November 2009.
Human rights up close and personal
At the invitation of Guerrero based Tlachinollan Human Rights Centre I had the inspiring opportunity to witness an historic event last Wed : Two indigenous women, both former Amnesty International prisoners of conscience left their communities once more to make a trip to a Mexican Jail.
China must free activist who defended earthquake victims
Amnesty International has urged the Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Huang Qi, a human rights defender who worked with the victims of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
Q&A: 'MDGs Don't Recognise Role of Human Rights in Poverty Fight'
As the number of people living in poverty swell to over two billion, Amnesty International Secretary-General Irene Khan makes a strong argument for human rights to be made central to development and eradication of poverty.
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