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Press releases in 2010

Proposals threaten International Criminal Court's independence

Amnesty International is today calling on states to reject proposals which could seriously undermine the integrity of the Rome Statute and deeply politicise the International Criminal Court (ICC). The...

Yemen: Photographs of missile and cluster munitions point to USA role in fatal attack

Amnesty International has today (7 June) released photographs of a US-manufactured cruise missile that carried cluster munitions, apparently taken following an attack on an alleged al-Qa’ida training...

Refugee week 2010- 20,000 simple acts and bigger than ever

The nation is gearing up for what is set to be the next biggest event after the football World Cup – Refugee Week 2010, 14-20 June. Hundreds of events are taking place across the country to celebrate...

India: First convictions for the 1984 Union Carbide disaster too little, too late

Following convictions today of seven Indian citizens for the 1984 Union Carbide gas leak disaster, Amnesty International is calling on the Indian and US governments to take the next step by bringing...

Taser: Death of a Mexican migrant after shot with Taser and hit with baton

Amnesty International is calling for restrictions on the use of Taser electro-shock weapons by USA border patrol’s police force following the death of Mexican national Anastasio Hernandez earlier this...

Media Awards 2010: Unique award hat trick for BBC journalist

First-time ever three years in a row Amnesty Awards win BBC journalist Mike Thomson was declared winner of the Radio category of Amnesty International Media Awards for the third year in a row this...

Gaza: International investigation of flotilla deaths needed

* Israel should assist UN experts in fact-finding mission * Blockade should be lifted Amnesty International is calling for a prompt and credible international inquiry into the deaths caused by Israel...

Amnesty welcomes Assembly debate on Gaza blockade

Amnesty International has welcomed plans for a Northern Ireland Assembly debate this afternoon (Friday 4 June) calling for an end to the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip. Patrick Corrigan, Northern...

Turkish officials convicted over activists death

Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of 19 Turkish officials found guilty of causing the death of a human rights activist in a landmark torture case. The 19 officials, including police...

GAZA: INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION OF FLOTILLA DEATHS NEEDED

* Israel should assist UN experts in fact-finding mission * Blockade should be lifted Amnesty International is calling for a prompt and credible international inquiry into the deaths caused by Israel...