Press releases in 2014

The local Amnesty International group has organised a 24-hour “Music Marathon” in the small market town of Bishop’s Castle in Shropshire.

The UK premiere of former Manchester United legend Eric Cantona’s compelling new documentary about the passion and fury surrounding football in Rio de Janeiro will take place at Amnesty&rsquo

‘If any of them are returned to Syria, their lives could be in grave danger - Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui

Report will include results of new global survey of attitudes to torture

Warning comes after Ukrainian authorities talk of ‘destroying terrorists’

‘Taking hostages and using them as bargaining chips for political gain is as abhorrent as it is unlawful’

The excessive use of force by Spanish police and plans to strengthen repressive legislation are a damning indictment of the Spanish government’s determination to crush peaceful protest, Amnes

Though World Cup focus has been on construction workers, women domestic workers even more exposed to abuse

Shaikh Hussain al-Najati reportedly given 48 hours to leave country and warned that his family may be harmed if he fails to leave

Date: 21 April 2014 Location: Izmir Magistrates Court No.1, Turkey