Amnesty has called on the Philippines to ensure timely justice for the Maguindanao massacre, and to abolish private armies, one year after the killings.
Aung San Suu Kyi wants to see a peaceful revolution in Burma, but she and her supporters are trying to judge the situation carefully as they act for change.
Amnesty is asking the Italy to investigate whether 68 people rescued at sea and then forcibly returned to Egypt had the chance to apply for international protection.
A global human rights group has condemned the nine and seven-year prison sentences given to three activists in Vietnam for carrying out legitimate work on labour rights.