Amnesty says it is essential to conduct a full, independent and impartial inquiry to establish the full circumstances of Colonel Gaddafi’s death.

Amnesty International has urged Canadian authorities to arrest and either prosecute or extradite former US President George W. Bush for his role in torture.

The decision by the Nobel Peace Prize committee to recognize the work of women's rights activists has been commended by Amnesty International.

Human rights and faith groups are urgently calling for more action on behalf of Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, who faces execution in Iran.