‘The humanitarian situation in Syria is beyond catastrophic’ - José Luis Díaz

Brunei’s shocking new Penal Code “will take the country back to the dark ages” when it comes to human rights, Amnesty International said today.

Five journalists killed so far this year

‘The challenges for any incoming government will extend far beyond restoring security’ - Said Boumedouha

Amnesty International has repeated its warning of a likely legal challenge if Northern Ireland is left as the only part of the UK without marriage rights for same-sex couples.

Nauru’s refusal to grant Amnesty International access to its Australian-run asylum seeker detention centre appears to be the latest attempt to avoid public scrutiny of the treatment of asylum

‘It was as if I never left the war’ - Syrian refugee girl describing Greek coastguards shooting at their refugee boat

Siobhan Reardon, Programme Director for Amnesty International Scotland, said:

683 sentenced to death follows confirmed death sentences for 37 others

The local Amnesty International group has organised a 24-hour “Music Marathon” in the small market town of Bishop’s Castle in Shropshire.