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Press releases in 2011

UN torture expert to launch new human rights book at Amnesty event

The United Nations expert on combating torture - Juan Mendez - will launch his new book on human rights at a special event at the east London headquarters of Amnesty International UK on Monday 14...

UAE: trial observer says case against 'UAE5' has been grossly unfair

The trial of five Emirati activists accused of “publicly insulting” United Arab Emirates officials in an internet forum has been grossly unfair, and the case against them has no basis in international...

Swedish metal band Arch Enemy to support human rights campaign on Europe tour

The Swedish metal band Arch Enemy are supporting Amnesty International’s freedom of expression campaign during their forthcoming “Khaos Over Europe” tour. The tour, which begins in Sweden on 8...

Afghanistan: Istanbul conference must have 'red lines' on human rights

‘It is also essential that Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights’s rights are not traded away during reconciliation talks with the Taleban’ - Sam Zarifi The Afghan government must...

Uganda: Government stifles critical voices - new Amnesty report

Arrest, intimidation and criminal charges for journalists, opposition politicians and activists who criticise government The Uganda government and public officials are increasingly placing...