Press releases in 2001

'While there has certainly been some progress during the past decade with the abolition of the death penalty, Ukrainian authorities still have much to do to improve the human rights situation in the...

'The prosecution of Karpal Singh has serious implications for the independence of lawyers in Malaysia and their ability to carry out their duties free of fear of intimidation' Amnesty International...

The trial of seven men charged under Article 347.1 (b) of the Penal Code is due to begin on 12 October 2001 in Athens. Article 347 punishes those found guilty of engaging in indecent acts between...

'The only way to stop fuelling the human rights crisis in Colombia is to stop pouring military aid into the country,' the organisation added, at a time when the US Senate is about to debate military...

The call, made by a government spokesperson in Beijing, follows recent reports that the Chinese authorities had launched a new campaign to suppress 'terrorist and separatist' activity in the XUAR...

'Whether the recruitment is forced or not, Children's rights have no role to play in war. The LTTE must live up to its own pledge not to use child soldiers , cease recruitment immediately and return...

'Protests planned for Friday must not result in the loss of more life - both security personnel and protest organisers must do their utmost to avoid bloodshed,' Amnesty International said. On 9...

'The use of people as hostages is prohibited in international human rights and humanitarian law,' the organisation said. 'All those held hostage should be released immediately and unconditionally.'...

In a report published today, entitled Chad: The Habré legacy, Amnesty International underlines precisely why the Senegalese authorities should immediately hand over Hissein Habré for trial. The...

The report covers the situation in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, and looks into the implications of pressure on these countries by the Chinese government. The organisation has also produced...