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Northern Ireland: reported UDA death threat against journalist condemned

Amnesty International has condemned a death threat made against a Northern Ireland journalist, reportedly made by loyalist paramilitary group the Ulster Defence Association (UDA). The National Union...

Russia: Pussy Riot verdict: a 'bitter blow for freedom of expression'

A Russian court's decision today to find guilty members of the punk rock protest band Pussy Riot is a bitter blow for freedom of expression in the country, Amnesty International said today. Three...

Demonstration tomorrow at Russian Embassy in Edinburgh as Pussy Riot verdict announced

Amnesty International is organising a demonstration at the Russian Embassy in Melville Street, Edinburgh, tomorrow at midday, just as the verdict in the trial of Russian singers from punk band Pussy...

Pussy Riot photo line-up and petition hand-in (London): Thur 16 Aug, 10am

*Campaigners in Pussy Riot-style clothing will hand in 10,000-signature petition to Russian authorities on eve of Friday’s trial verdict *Three ‘Pussy Riot’ look-alikes will wear trademark fluorescent...

Bahrain's verdict delay in opposition activists case is 'denial of justice'

Authorities accused of ‘toying’ with Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and 12 other defendants Amnesty International has criticised today’s postponement of a verdict in the appeal case of 13 Bahraini opposition...

Killing of two journalists in Somalia prompts investigation call

Ten media workers killed since December The Somali authorities and the international community must act to end impunity for the killing of media workers, Amnesty International said today, following...

Edinburgh 'flyerers' down tools for Amnesty tomorrow, 5pm, Royal Mile

Every 'flyerer' in Edinburgh to don flourescent balaclavas to highlight Amnesty's Stand Up For Freedom Amnesty International is organising a flash-mob tomorrow, where Edinburgh Festival 'flyerers'...

Verdict tomorrow in Bahraini opposition activists' appeal

Tomorrow (Tuesday 14 August) the final verdict in the appeal by 13 opposition activists and prisoners of conscience in Bahrain is due to be handed down. Amnesty International has mandated Dr Ghanim...

Pussy Riot tribute band and The Boy With Tape On His Face added to comedy line-up

Amnesty International today (10 August) announced an extended line-up for its famed Stand Up For Freedom comedy night at the Edinburgh Festival on Wednesday 15 August. 5* reviewed Edinburgh hit, The...

Hague's announcement on aid to Syria: opposition should be warned about war crimes

Responding to today’s announcement by the Foreign Secretary William Hague on aiding opposition groups in Syria, Amnesty International UK Syria Campaign Manager Kristyan Benedict said: “Practical...