Category - Amnesty International

February 13, 2013

India's new criminal law on violence against women raises big concerns

Legislators in India should substantially amend or replace the new criminal law on violence against women, say leading global human rights groups.
February 13, 2013

Global arms trade contributes to use of child soldiers

Halting the use of child soldiers in conflicts is just one of a series of compelling reasons for states to adopt a strong Arms Trade Treaty.
February 9, 2013

India condemned over renewed use of death penalty

The execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru in India indicates a disturbing and regressive trend towards executions shrouded in secrecy, says Amnesty International.
February 7, 2013

UK military ties must have human rights safeguards, says Amnesty

Amnesty has warned that military ties between the UK and Libya, Somalia and Burma must only be established if there are “comprehensive safeguards” against human rights abuses.
February 6, 2013

'Justice gap' for Northern Ireland Magdalene Laundry victims, says Amnesty

Amnesty has called on former residents of Magdalene Laundry-type institutions in Northern Ireland to report their experiences to the Historic Institutional Abuse Inquiry.
February 5, 2013

Claims that Greek police hid torture with 'photoshopped' images

The Greek authorities must investigate accusations of torture after mugshots of four suspects were doctored apparently to remove signs of injury, Amnesty has said.
February 5, 2013

Civilians are at risk from all sides in the Mali conflict

The Malian army has committed serious human rights breaches plus violations of international humanitarian law, say human rights groups.
January 30, 2013

Iran must release journalists detained in newspaper office raids, says Amnesty

Iran must release journalists being held solely for carrying out their legitimate work, Amnesty International has said after raids on newspaper offices.
January 27, 2013

Russia’s anti-gay ‘propaganda law’ assaults freedom of expression

Russia’s Parliament has backed a bill outlawing “propaganda of homosexuality among minors” in a move that will restrict fundamental human rights.
January 25, 2013

Political action needed to end violence against women in India

Curbing violence against women in India after the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman requires strong political action and judicial will, says Amnesty.