‘It is not enough to admit that “We tortured some folks” … and then move on’ - Steven W Hawkins

Amnesty publishes new report on Weds at midday detailing growing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean

‘This verdict shatters any remaining illusion of independence and impartiality in Egypt’s criminal justice system’ - Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui

A coalition of leading NGOs

The death of upwards of 1,000 refugees and migrants this week in the Mediterranean has prompted the European Commission and European foreign and interior ministers to finally acknowledge the need t

European governments must prioritise setting up an immediate search and rescue plan to prevent the escalating death toll of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, Amnesty International

Responding to reports that 700 migrants and refugees drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa overnight, Amnesty International UK director Kate Allen said:

A week ahead of London Marathon, Dr Nicholl’s Washington stunt will highlight former UK resident’s plight as part of transatlantic campaign

“The document Gao Yu is accused of leaking…laid bare the Communist Party’s outright hostility to human rights, and for that she is being severely punished” - Willia