The Chinese authorities are shooting the messenger rather than heeding the message The Chinese authorities should immediately release prominent pro-democracy activist Liu Xianbin, Amnesty...

Israel urged to halt use of mortars in residential areas Amnesty International has condemned the bombing in Jerusalem this week which clearly targeted Israeli civilians, and urged Israel to stop...

At least 55 people are believed to have been killed during a week of unrest in and around the Syrian town of Dera’a, Amnesty International said today as protests spread across the country. Security...

Amnesty International has today called on authorities in Zimbabwe to end the harassment of Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu, the two leaders of the social justice movement Women's rights's...

The US authorities must put an end to the harsh pre-trial detention conditions of Bradley Manning, the soldier accused of leaking information to WikiLeaks, Amnesty International said today, as it sent...

Online calls for China to stage its own ‘Jasmine Revolution’ following protests in the Middle East and North Africa have prompted the heaviest wave of arrests of Chinese activists for several years...

The Hungarian authorities must act to aid victims of racially motivated attacks, Amnesty International said ahead of the Budapest trial tomorrow of four people suspected over a series of killings of...

The Syrian government must ensure its security forces end attacks on protesters and others during ongoing unrest, Amnesty International said today, amid reports of mass casualties in the town of Dera...

Fresh fears ahead of planned 'Friday of Departure' demonstration The Yemeni authorities must stop security forces from using unwarranted deadly force and heavy-handed tactics at a demonstration...

In response to news that the Cuban authorities will release the last remaining activists from the group of 75 detained in March 2003, Amnesty International’s expert on Cuba, Gerardo Ducos said: “The...