Press Releases

“…how could they not think of the people?” – Amnesty speaks with people caught up in the political dispute “Arbitrary measures should be suspended immediately” - James Lynch Drastic measures imposed...

Chechen torture survivor Murad Amriev is at risk of further torture if returned to Chechnya The Russian authorities must immediately release Chechen torture survivor Murad Amriev, and under no...

Amnesty launches new Not Powerless movement calling on the new government to uphold the UK’s commitment to human rights with new animation voiced by Eddie Izzard.

Responding to the news that a hung parliament will be returned after the General Election, Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty International United Kingdom Section, said: “The misguided threats to tamper...

Reports of ISIS summarily shooting dead dozens of civilians attempting to flee, as food runs out There are warnings of a “bloodbath” in the expected battle for the densely-populated Old City district...

New global campaign launched to coincide with 50th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of West Bank and Gaza ‘All settlement goods are tainted by illegality’ - Kate Allen 13 June London event on the...

Responding to the news that Taner Kiliç, the Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, was today detained by police along with 22 other lawyers in Izmir on suspicion of having links with the Fethullah...

Responding to Theresa May’s comments about changing human rights laws, Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty International UK section, said: "Theresa May’s comments are reckless and misinformed. "This is...

The Nepali government is failing to address rampant deception and extortion in the country’s labour recruitment business, putting migrant workers at risk of forced labour abroad and leaving them with...

Loujain al-Hathloul arrested at airport yesterday, denied a lawyer and faces interrogation Amnesty International has learned that the Saudi Arabian women’s right-to-drive activist Loujain al-Hathloul...