Press releases in 2001

'On this occasion we renew our calls for her release, and for the release of hundreds of other prisoners of conscience there. We strongly urge the Burma government to free these people immediately -...

'In response to the horrific human rights abuses of 11 September, governments are moving to restrict civil liberties and human rights, ostensibly to promote security. These UN member States must be...

In response to horrific suicide bombings by Hamas, Israel has bombed Palestinian towns, targeting the Palestinian security services. Two Palestinians were killed and scores were injured in air attacks...

The recently-elected Australian government must seriously consider the consequences of its dispersal policy. 'While the world has been focused on the humanitarian and refugee crisis unfolding in and...

Amnesty International said: 'Appropriate arrangements for the processing and protection of fighters who have surrendered must be made this time. The International Committee of the Red Cross should be...

Reiterating its concern about the continuing secrecy surrounding these detentions, the organisation said, 'It is vital for the government to release more information, and to be publicly accountable...

The first city to be visited is Peshawar, where the Secretary General will go to refugee camps to meet Afghan victims of human rights abuses and engage in consultation with Afghan human rights groups...

'Reaffirmation of the principles defined for the protection of civilian populations in time of war is an important move but it is not enough,' said Amnesty International. 'By ratifying the Conventions...

Before the general election in October, the Hindu community was targetted, reportedly by supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for their perceived support for the rival Awami League...

An Amnesty International spokesperson said: 'The events at the Qala-i-Jhanghi fort must not simply be brushed under the carpet, like so many other killings before them.' In letters to the US, the UK...