Press releases in 2004

The organisation is also warning that the response of the Russian authorities must be consistent with international standards and one that prioritises the safety of the hostages themselves. Media...

Amnesty International said: “Palestinian armed groups must put an immediate end to suicide bombings and other attacks against civilians. Such deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians is a...

Amnesty International said: 'Nothing can justify such horrendous acts that disregard the most precious right - the right to life. These killings may have a negative impact for all Iraqis who are eager...

‘Nepal: Escalating ‘disappearances’ amid a culture of impunity’ , describes a culture of impunity in which security forces regularly obstruct investigations by Nepal’s courts and National...

The court’s decision shows that Augusto Pinochet can and must be brought to justice in the same way as any other citizen. This is a valuable step which restores confidence in the judiciary following...

In a new report published today, Amnesty International urges the Peruvian government to establish a National Human Rights Plan comprising concrete measures to ensure truth, justice and reparation and...

News reports from 21 August state that Islamist groups organised a procession through Dhaka, saying that on 27 August they would surround the Ahmadiyya headquarters, prevent anyone from entering or...

‘Intimidation and Denial: Attacks on freedom of expression in Darfur’ reports on how the Sudanese government, which is under increasing international pressure, is attacking freedom of expression...

Representatives from Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, Human Rights First and Human Rights Watch voiced concern that the denial is impeding their ability to effectively assess...

Amnesty International is alarmed that this execution was carried out despite reports that Ateqeh Rajabi was not believed to be mentally competent, and that she reportedly did not have access to a...