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Central African Republic: UN Action needed to avoid 'human catastrophe'

The UN must take full account of the 'human catastrophe' unfolding in the Central African Republic (CAR) when considering the options presented by the UN Secretary-General on peacekeeping in that country, Amnesty…

Zimbabwe: 100 days into President Mugabe's new term, government must improve human rights record

The Government of Zimbabwe must guarantee all human rights enshrined in the new Constitution, Amnesty International said in a new report published today as President Robert Mugabe approaches the 100 th day of his…

Zimbabwe: acquittal of key human rights activist welcomed

‘The Zimbabwean authorities never had a legal leg to stand on when they brought Abel Chikomo to court’ - Aster van Kregten

Libya: authorities must protect Tripoli residents from militias

‘Two years of militia appeasement have led to a situation where abductions, torture and killings have become the norm in Libya’ - Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui

Thousands of Indonesian women trafficked to Hong Kong face domestic slavery - new report

Thousands of Indonesian women trafficked to Hong Kong face slavery-like conditions as domestic workers, with both governments failing to protect them from widespread abuse and exploitation, Amnesty In

Afghanistan: War crimes investigations must be part of security deal with USA

Afghan leaders meeting in Kabul this week should demand accountability for war crimes allegedly committed by US military forces in the country, said Amnesty International.

Russia: call for repeal of foreign agents law after 'grim' year of NGO persecution

‘The “foreign agents law” was designed to stigmatise and discredit NGOs engaged in human rights’ - John Dalhuisen