Anniversary of Islamic Republic a reminder that pattern of official denial stretches back to infamous 1988 prison massacres Iran has sought to claim recent protest deaths were responsibility of ‘hired...

Mass trial is an attempt to extinguish all meaningful political participation in Hong Kong Some defendants face up to life in prison for taking part in political party primaries ‘People must be...

First soldier to be convicted and sentenced for an historical offence since Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement McAnespie family and Amnesty International UK were in court for the sentencing 'This case...

Reacting to the news that two Nigerian communities, which have been devastated by oil spills, have filed claims against Shell at the High Court in London, Amnesty International’s Head of Business and...

Need for harmful medical and psychiatric procedures abolished after new law passed by 113 votes to 69 However, children still being denied their rights ‘This new law will have a huge and positive...

Year on from launch of major Amnesty report, almost 220 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces South Africa and Namibia among countries who’ve expressed concern that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians...

Move sends important message ahead of tomorrow’s two-year anniversary of military coup ‘The Government needs to suspend all UK involvement - such as marine insurance - in the supply of aviation fuel...

Proposed anti-strike law ignores key safeguards and undermines international labour standards ‘The Government’s proposed changes to the right to strike are alarming and one more example of its drive...

Rescheduled sentencing of former soldier David Holden found guilty of manslaughter expected Thursday 2 February, 1pm McAnespie family and Amnesty to hold press conference outside Laganside Court...

1 February marks second anniversary of Myanmar’s brutal military regime Nearly 3,000 people killed, 1.5 million internally displaced, more than 13,000 detained in inhumane conditions, and at least 100...