Press releases in 2003

David Blunkett unveiled plans earlier this week to repatriate Iraqi asylum-seekers and argued that the northern part of Iraq was 'generally overwhelmingly safe'. Seemingly contradicting himself, Mr...

Since April half a million refugees fleeing nomad militias known locally as 'Arabs' or 'Janjawid' (armed men on horseback), have flooded into towns in Darfur with little capacity to cope with them...

'Most people are genuinely surprised when they discover that Amnesty International is not a charity under current legislation. This is an area that's been confusing for many years,' said Amnesty...

Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen said: 'The cost of meeting Blair and Blunkett's asylum targets is being met by people fleeing torture, rape and murder in their home countries. 'To meet...

Amnesty International said: 'In Viet Nam, clicking on the 'send' button carries the risk of being sent to prison and having your friends and family put under 24 hour surveillance. 'While the internet...

The human rights organisation, which has formally submitted its concerns to the Home Office, is concerned at plans to limit appeals against asylum decisions despite the fact that initial decision...

During the demonstration that took place on 21 June, police reportedly used excessive force against protestors. Over 100 individuals were detained between 21 and 23 June. Twenty-nine of them were...

Speedy deployment of additional UN peace-keeping forces is necessary to provide protection. In addition, the perpetrators of these abuses must be made to understand that they will be held accountable...

Amongst key asylum measures to be discussed by EU interior and home affairs ministers in Brussels this Thursday are 'safe countries,' border procedures and the right to remain during an appeal...

'The US government should clarify whether it has officially permitted house demolitions as a form of collective punishment or deterrence,' said Amnesty International in a letter sent to the US...