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Press releases in 2006

USA: Guantánamo, new torture testimony released as fourth 'anniversary' of illegal detentions marked

Former British detainee Moazzam Begg issues fresh condemnation Amnesty International has today (11 January 2006) published new torture testimony from Guantánamo Bay to mark the fourth 'anniversary' of...

Scotland: Kenny Richey is remembered at the Scottish Parliament on Burn’s Night

While Scotland celebrates the birthday of its favourite poet, performers will also be remembering Kenny Richey, the Scottish man on Death Row in the USA for the last 19 years. Tomorrow also marks the...

Egypt: Amnesty International opposes deportation of Sudanese nationals and seeks inquiry into killings of protesters

Amnesty International has urged thousands of its members around the world to appeal to the Egyptian government against the deportation of more than 650 Sudanese nationals, some of whom are reported to...

UK: Leading charities call for protection for all trafficked people in Government action plan

Response to Home Office announcement of consultation on trafficking. Joint statement by Amnesty International UK, Anti-Slavery International, ECPAT UK and UNICEF UK. We welcome the Government's launch...