Press releases in 2001

As the ARF is now reported to be preparing a series of measures to strengthen its ability to address security issues in the region, the Hanoi meeting is an opportunity to impress on the Indonesian...

The report is a contribution to the UN World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance due to be held in Durban, South Africa, between 30 August and 7...

Amnesty International is seriously concerned at the failure of the Papua New Guinea Government to ensure a prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the fatal shooting in June 2001 of at...

'As the Netherlands is set to be the host state for the Court's headquarters, this vital ratification paves the way for a prompt entry into force of the Statute and for the establishment of the Court...

'The confinement of more than three million people for 10 months to their own villages or homes by curfews and closures is a totally unacceptable response to the violence of a few,' the organization...

'Hundreds of unarmed civilians and Yakoma members of the security forces involved or suspected of involvement in the coup attempt have been killed or subjected to other serious human rights violations...

The UN Committee, which monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, will be considering North Korea's second periodic report, submitted after 16 years, on 19...

Amnesty International protestors, who will unfurl banners with the names of all 725 prisoners executed in the US since 1977, will voice their outrage at the USA's capital punishment record. A giant...

The investigation must be carried out in accordance with international standards which state that relatives must be given access to autopsy proceedings - including appointing an independent doctor to...

These include: - International standards relating to the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials; - the rights of freedom of expression and freedom of assembly; - the right not to be...