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South Africa: arrests are a positive step in the fight against impunity

The arrests in South Africa of members of a police unit allegedly linked to numerous unlawful killings and incidents of torture is a breakthrough in fighting impunity for grave human rights violations...

Afghanistan: Attack on hotel shows Talebans disregard for civilian life

The deaths of 15 civilians in a Taleban attack on a hotel outside Kabul is a shocking reminder of why the Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to help bring to justice all...

Sudan: End crackdown on protesters and journalists

The Sudanese authorities must end its ruthless crackdown on protests and stop the harassment of journalists covering demonstrations, Amnesty International said after riot police in Khartoum used tear...

Scotland: Arms Control Campaigners meet with Secretary of State for Scotland to Ensure Continued Support for Bulletproof Arms Treaty

Meeting between Michael Moore MP and David Grimason to convey Scots' support for Arms Treaty Event taking place ahead of historic UN negotiations for first global Arms Treaty Scottish Arms Control...

Uganda: Police raid on LGBT rights workshops, 'senseless'

Following an armed police raid on a human rights workshop attended by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Kampala on Monday (18 June), Amnesty International has reiterated its...

Last UK Death penalty case conviction overturned after torture allegations

In response to news that Northern Ireland man Liam Holden, the last person to be sentenced to death in the United Kingdom, has had his conviction quashed after a court heard that the confession was...

Members of Scottish Parliament to debate Arms Treaty

Amnesty International Scotland strongly welcomes this afternoon's debate by MSPs on the Arms Treaty, taking place at 5pm today (Thursday 21 June). Watching the debate will be David Grimason, who...

Last UK Death penalty case: Conviction overturned after torture allegations- Amnesty response

In response to news that Northern Ireland man Liam Holden, the last person to be sentenced to death in the United Kingdom, has had his conviction quashed after a court heard that the confession was...

Arms Treaty: UK students head to Westminster to call for robust Arms Treaty

More than 150 school pupils and university students from across the UK will today travel to Westminster to urge the government to deliver a robust international Arms Treaty. Students and school pupils...

NI pupils and student delegation head to Westminster to call for robust Arms Treaty

On Wednesday 20 June, pupils and students from Shimna Integrated College, Newcastle, Co. Down and Queen’s University, Belfast will travel to Westminster to join 150 other youth delegates from across...