Press releases in 2002

'This is a sad day for freedom of expression in Jordan. Toujan al-Faisal has been imprisoned solely for exercising her fundamental right to express her opinion,' the organisation said. Toujan al...

Coinciding with the imminent arrival in Japan of thousands of foreigners for the 2002 football World Cup finals, the report reveals that each year in Japan thousands of foreign nationals are singled...

Dr Taye, President of the Ethiopian Teachers Association and well-known critic of the government's education policy, was released following a five-year campaign by Amnesty International, the NUT and...

The 'Electro-Guard 5000' fence, distributed by New York-based company DeTekion Security Systems, Inc., has been advertised for sale at the International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference...

'The families of those killed or 'disappeared' and people who were injured are still waiting for the truth to be established and for justice to be done. They must not wait another 10 years,' Amnesty...

Florida state prosecutors' decision last Friday to drop the charges - which ranged from conspiracy to second-degree murder - followed a jury's acquittal of three other former correctional officers...

'Israel must recognise the right to refuse military service on grounds of conscience, as recognised under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to which it is a party,' Amnesty...

It is reported that unidentified gunmen, dressed in military uniform, boarded a bus travelling from Kangra to Jammu. After ordering the passengers to get off the bus, the gunmen opened fire killing...

The Amnesty International UK Media Awards, sponsored by Pci: Live, recognise excellence in human rights reporting and acknowledge the significant contribution made to the UK public's awareness and...

The Committee against Torture last considered Israel's implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment in November 2001. Amnesty...