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Amnesty react to illegal torture equipment on sale at London arms fair

Responding to reports that two companies have been expelled from a prestigious London arms fair for selling illegal torture equipment, Oliver Sprague, Amnesty International’s Arms Programme Director...

Chile: Pinochet's bloody legacy - thousands denied justice 40 years on

Thousands of torture survivors and relatives of those disappeared during General Augusto Pinochet’s brutal regime are still being denied truth, justice and reparation, Amnesty International said today...

Libyan student who attended anti-war protests in London faces life imprisonment in Libya

Moad al-Hnesh has been charged in Libya in relation to his participation at demonstrations in London. Andres Pantoja/Demotix Former Coventry University student goes on trial tomorrow for his pro...

Don't gag activists says Amnesty as it urges MPs to oppose Lobby Bill

Part Two of the ‘Transparency, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill’ known as the ‘Lobbying Bill’, could have devastating consequences for debate and democracy, Amnesty...

Kenya should cooperate with International Court as Deputy President's trial set to open at The Hague

The government’s recent efforts to politicise the ICC trials are deplorable’ - Netsanet Belay The Kenyan authorities must cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to ensure justice...

Ukraine's attempt to opt out of EU homophobia laws, leaves Amnesty fuming

Ukraine’s bid to persuade the European Commission to release the country from its commitment to legislate against homophobia is an unacceptable attempt to deny equal rights in the country, Amnesty...

Netherlands: Supreme Court hands down historic judgment over Srebrenica genocide

A Dutch Supreme Court judgment finding the state liable for the deaths of three Muslim men amid the Srebrenica genocide marks a significant victory in the decades-long search for accountability...

Free Amnesty screening of Oscar nominated film 'No', starring Gael Garcia Bernal

Amnesty International UK and Network Distributing will be holding a special free screening of Oscar-nominated Chilean film ‘No’ on Monday 16th September at Amnesty’s headquarters in Shoreditch. The...

G20 meeting: world leaders 'must not squander' chance to save lives in Syria

‘The Syrian crisis has put the global governance system to the ultimate test’ - Salil Shetty Easing the suffering of millions of civilians affected by Syria’s armed conflict must be a top priority for...

Chile's 9/11 - Amnesty International exhibition of photos of Pinochet's Chile by award-winning photojournalist Julio Etchart

From 9 - 20 September, Amnesty International will be hosting a photography exhibition at its UK headquarters in Shoreditch to mark the 40th anniversary of General Augusto Pinochet’s bloody military...