‘The dramatic escalation in violence in the last 24 hours is deeply alarming’ - John Dalhuisen

The High Court of England and Wales struck a blow against freedom of expression today when it ruled that the nine-hour detention of David Miranda, partner of the former Guardian journalist

Widespread intimidation and extreme violence are forcing Somali refugees out of Kenya, according to an Amnesty International report issued today.

‘The Bahraini authorities must not place Zainab Al Khawaja behind bars yet again’ - Said Boumedouha

‘In Putin’s Russia, the authorities have turned the Olympic rings … into handcuffs to shackle freedom of expression’ - John Dalhuisen

“Only a proper State-instituted inquiry will tell us the extent of the abuse and help bring to account those responsible.”

“ The gravity and nature of human rights violations are off the scale.”

‘If the opportunity arises for a frank discussion of human rights issues we’d certainly like him to take it’ - Allan Hogarth

More than 20 senior religious leaders from across the UK have added their voices to Amnesty International’s urgent call for an end to persecution of Roma communities in Romania.

‘This is the first time that someone has been targeted across international borders’ - Heather McGill