Press releases in 2000

The DPP announced yesterday that he would not be filing charges against any of the police officers or soldiers involved in Mr Gayle's death, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to hold anyone...

The Government of Liberia, in its statement yesterday, accused 'agents provocateurs' of using radio stations to create security problems. Police officers have apparently sealed off the Star Radio...

'If a prominent figure such as Anwar Ibrahim can be subjected to such a violent attack by the highest ranking police officer in the country, what safeguards are there for ordinary Malaysians who find...

The welcome findings of the Senate committee's report on mandatory detention assert federal responsibility for ensuring that Australia's international obligations are met. 'Today's parliamentary...

'The time is long overdue for the Belarusian government to put human rights firmly back on the agenda', Amnesty International stated today on the eve of a visit to Minsk. 'President Alyaksandr...

The civilians were reportedly killed while members of the LTTE -- armed with rocket-propelled grenades -- shot indiscriminately through busy traffic. The LTTE members were fleeing after a failed...

Although Amnesty International welcomes the Togolese government's letter to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on 10 March reaffirming its commitment to an international commission of inquiry, the fact...

'Investigations of human rights violations committed during Augusto Pinochet's time in power must be vigorously pursued by the judiciary, and those responsible must be prosecuted,' Amnesty...

'Hafez Abu Sa'ada's return to Egypt today, despite facing possible imprisonment, is a courageous decision demonstrating his commitment to continue to work for the protection and promotion of human...

The civilians were reportedly killed while members of the LTTE - armed with rocket-propelled grenades - shot indiscriminately through busy traffic. The LTTE members were fleeing after a failed attack...