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Russia: today's Pussy Riot appeal denial is 'further travesty of justice'

Denial of Maria Alekhina’s appeal compounds injustice already done Today’s decision by a Russian court to deny Pussy Riot member Maria Alekhina a deferral of her prison sentence to a later date...

Mali: ICC investigation of war crimes a key step towards justice

Today’s announcement that the International Criminal Court (ICC) will investigate crimes under international law committed in Mali over the past year is a crucial step towards justice for the victims...

AZERBAIJAN: Opposition leader ambushed amid pre-election clampdown

Amnesty International today called for an immediate, independent and thorough investigation into yesterday’s orchestrated attack on Azerbaijani opposition presidential candidate Isa Gambar and the...

Mali: Avoid indiscriminate shelling at all costs and protect civilians

All parties to the armed conflict in Mali must ensure civilians are protected, Amnesty International urged today as military attacks by French forces continued. With French support, the Malian army...

Dozens of countries call on UN to refer Syria to International Criminal Court

The UN Security Council must immediately refer the situation in Syria to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in line with a request made this morning in a new letter by dozens of...

HAITI: Three years on from earthquake housing situation 'catastrophic'

‘Back in 2010, the world couldn’t move fast enough to help Haiti but three years on, we see that the hopes for its recovery have not been realised’ Javier Zúñiga Three years on from the Haiti...

Northern Ireland: Clerical child abuse victims call for public inquiry

Child abuse campaigners in Northern Ireland have reacted angrily to a Belfast court judgment today which reduced the four year sentence given to priest Fr Daniel Curran for abusing two young boys and...

UK Syria conference: Protection of minorities - including Alawites - should be priority

Any future transitional government in Syria should make the protection of minority groups its top priority, Amnesty International said today as an international conference in the UK planning for the...

Jailing of 13 Catholic activists in Vietnam condemned

The conviction and heavy sentencing of 13 peaceful Catholic activists in Vietnam today flies in the face of justice and is part of an escalating government crackdown on freedom of expression, Amnesty...

Execution of female domestic worker in Saudi Arabia condemned

Sri Lankan national Rizana Nafeek beheaded despite dispute over age and unfair trial Amnesty International has condemned the execution earlier today of a female Sri Lankan domestic worker in Saudi...