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Convictions over Persepolis screening show Tunisia's 'failure' on free expression rights

A Tunis court’s decision today to fine a TV boss for “spreading information which can disturb the public order” after he screened the animated French movie “Persepolis” is a sign of the continuing...

US must insist on Chen Guangcheng's safety

The US must guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s safety and insist China protect the rights of the activist and his family, Amnesty International said amid reports the Chinese activist escaped from illegal...

Sunday 6 May: Super choir to perform songs of freedom to celebrate Amnesty's 50th at the Southbank

This Sunday (6 May) the London premiere of the song cycle “A Candle: Songs of Freedom”, which was especially composed for Amnesty’s 50 th anniversary, will take place in the Front Room of the Queen...

Ukraine: Euro 2012 jeopardised by criminal police force - New Amnesty report

In a briefing released today on human rights violations in Ukraine, Ukraine: Euro 2012 jeopardised by criminal police force , Amnesty International has demanded urgent reform of the Ukrainian police...

Amnesty International welcomes strong reference to Human Rights in Justice Committees report on Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill

Read Amnesty's Response to the Consultation: Keeping Scotland Safe and Strong: A Consultation on Reforming Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland (PDF) Responding to today's (Wednesday 2 May)...

US must insist on Chen Guangcheng's safety

Scottish Government should use growing relationship with China to call for respect of human rights The US must guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s safety and insist China protect the rights of the activist...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty call for police investigation into potential cover-up of widespread child abuse

Amnesty International has called on the Police Service of Northern Ireland to launch an investigation into the potential cover-up of criminal acts of child abuse detailed in the BBC programme This...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty call for police investigation into potential cover-up of widespread child abuse

Amnesty International has called on the Police Service of Northern Ireland to launch an investigation into the potential cover-up of criminal acts of child abuse detailed in the BBC programme This...

Egyptian army's intervention to prevent bloodshed at protest in Cairo today was 'hours too late'

‘There appears to be no will within Egypt’s ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to prevent these tragic events’ - Philip Luther Deadly clashes in Cairo between unknown assailants and protesters...

Amnesty International launches 'Butterfly effect' inspired ad campaign

Amnesty International has today launched a high-profile advertising campaign on the London Underground to encourage people to use their mobile phones to take action on behalf of people suffering human...