Press releases in 2013

‘Little has been done by the authorities to ensure that reported attacks against members of the opposition are adequately investigated’ - Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui The Tunisian authorities must conduct an...

Amnesty International, producers of the renowned Secret Policeman's Ball, today announced an extended comedy line-up for its Secret Comedy Podcasts . This year, for the first time, Amnesty will be...

‘Intense political pressure applied by the USA appeared to be a blatant attempt to override the judicial process in another country’ - Philip Luther Amnesty is urging the Yemeni authorities to...

‘It’s deeply shocking that Masha, a young mother, remains behind bars for a peaceful expression of her beliefs’ - Angelique Kidjo, one of 100 musicians supporting Pussy Riot A Russian appeal court...

More than 100 Christian homes attacked by mob armed with metal bars, knives and hammers Egyptian security forces stood by during a brutal attack on Coptic Christians in Luxor two days after Mohamed...

Musicians’ call comes ahead of parole hearings for the two imprisoned women

‘Prisoners … should not be subjected to punitive measures for exercising their right to engage in peaceful protest’ - Angela Wright The Californian prison authorities have breached international human...

‘Robert Seldon Lady … should have to answer the charges against him in Italy in person’ - John Dalhuisen Amnesty International is calling for the return of the CIA agent Robert Seldon Lady to Italy to...

Today’s decision by a US military judge not to drop the charge accusing the US Private Bradley Manning of “aiding the enemy” is a ludicrous decision which “makes a mockery of the US military court...

The sentencing today of the popular Russian blogger and informal opposition leader Aleksei Navalny has been denounced as “a parody of a prosecution and a parody of a trial”. Navlany was sentenced...