In a little-publicised policy change, the government has been forcibly returning male Somalis to Mogadishu since 31 March 2004, with six people known to have been sent there by early June. In the last...

Zaw Thet Htwe is the editor of a popular Burmese sports magazine, First Eleven . He was initially sentenced to death in November 2003 but his sentence was reduced to three years imprisonment on 12 May...

The report also reveals the impact these conflicts have on asylum claims to the UK. According to available Home Office statistics, up to three-quarters (around 74%) of asylum applications are made by...

“It brings Kenny closer to execution, setting the clock ticking faster than ever. “Mr Richey has already endured over 17 years on death row and we have deep concerns about his case that go beyond...

Spain: The necessary commitment – AI recommendations for a human rights action plan defines the key human rights challenges facing Spain, sets a roadmap for change and contains a list of 15...

Amnesty International said: “Brian Williamson was a courageous individual prepared to speak out for one of the most marginalised and persecuted communities in Jamaica: the gay and lesbian community...

The rule of law and traditional mechanisms for resolving conflict between different ethnic groups have been destroyed by the government’s support for the ‘Janjawid’ militia groups, its failure...

'The armed militias (Janjawid) supported by the Sudanese government armed forces have been responsible for massive human rights violations against the civilian population in Darfur,' the delegates...

'The decision upholds the principles of international justice and the rule of law,' Amnesty International said. 'The ruling reaffirms that Charles Taylor must not be allowed to enjoy impunity from...

'General Laurent Nkunda and Colonel Jules Mutebusi, whose forces seized the city yesterday, should ensure that combatants under their command uphold international humanitarian law and stop attacking...