Amnesty International UK Communications Director Mark Lattimer said: 'James Mawdsley's release should be the harbinger of release of prisoners of conscience right across Burma. While Mr Mawdsley's...

Mark Lattimer, Amnesty International UK Communications Director said: 'The transfer of Mr Muvunyi to the tribunal in Arusha offers a chance to thoroughly investigate obscene crimes committed during...

In response to the attacks, the organisation appealed for respect for human rights and protection of civilian lives. 'The events of the past two weeks, in which about 100 people have their lost their...

The human rights organisation recalled the responsibility of the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to respect and maintain the rule of law, which includes the protection of human life and safety at...

Amnesty International UK Communications Mark Lattimer said: 'As the competencies of the EU continue to expand, it is important that there exists a fundamental check on its power, protecting the rights...

'The Attorney General has made highly critical comments about the organisation. The allegations are both unfounded and inaccurate,' Amnesty International said today. Each year Amnesty International...

Although the order makes exceptions for some grave crimes, the amnesty protects perpetrators of human rights abuses who are liable to prosecution for, or are charged with, assault with intent to do...

At least six of the nine suspects originally arrested in the Rolando Abadilla case, which is currently on appeal before the Supreme Court, alleged they were tortured to confess, and denied access to...

Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen said: 'Miroslav Filipovic's release is good news for all those who support the right of journalists to report allegations of serious human rights abuses...

Indonesian security forces opened fire during attempts to forcibly remove Papuan flags flying in several locations in Wamena town. Two people, Agustinus Murip and Eliezer Alua, were shot dead and...