Press releases in 2001

'In particular, both sides must take all necessary precautions to protect civilians. Vulnerable groups, such as Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights and ethnic minorities, must...

'The Commission of Inquiry is of vital importance if Jamaica is to stop the cycle of political violence that has left so many of its citizens dead in recent years. Amnesty International believes that...

Over a year after the approval of the Disappearance Law, this case remains unresolved. 'What does this say about the Colombian authorities' commitment to human rights?' the organisation added. The...

Pablo Arenales, (CREDHOS) from the Regional Committee for the Defence of Human Rights and Ana Rueda, (OFP) from The Popular Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rightss Organisation...

'The Tunisian authorities have completely failed to acknowledge the severity of the assault. We are in the process of lodging a formal complaint with the Office of the Public Prosecutor on behalf of...

'In this period of heightened tension around the world all sides to the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir must exercise restraint and respect the human rights of civilians,' the organisation said. The...

In a report released today, Amnesty International documents evidence of a backlash against Muslims and people of Middle Eastern or Asian origin or appearance in at least 10 countries. The report also...

Amnesty International calls upon the Cameroonian authorities to prevent the use of violence or lethal force against peaceful demonstrations. The security forces should comply with international...

'Amnesty International welcomes actions taken in accordance with international law to combat impunity ,' said the organisation. 'We support the judicial investigation into Ariel Sharon's...

The EU stated on 12 September, following the attacks on New York and Washington, that 'Nothing can justify the utter disregard for ethical values and human rights'. Amnesty International believes that...