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Greece's policy of violently 'pushing back' Syrian refugees condemned - new report

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

Scotland: Salmond should not take pride in praise for Putin

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

Egypt: 683 new death sentences in Muslim Brotherhood trial shows 'complete contempt' for justice

683 sentenced to death follows confirmed death sentences for 37 others

Shropshire market town due to host 24-hour 'music marathon'

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

Eric Cantona’s new documentary ‘Looking for Rio’ to premiere at Amnesty UK’s first ever football film festival

The UK premiere of former Manchester United legend Eric Cantona’s compelling new documentary about the passion and fury surrounding football in Rio de Janeiro will take place at Amnesty&rsquo

Egypt: three Syrians face being sent back to Syria within hours

‘If any of them are returned to Syria, their lives could be in grave danger - Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui

New report on extent of torture worldwide to be launched on 13 May

Report will include results of new global survey of attitudes to torture

Ukraine's ongoing military operation must adhere to human rights standards

Warning comes after Ukrainian authorities talk of ‘destroying terrorists’

Ukraine: abducted journalists and officials must be released

‘Taking hostages and using them as bargaining chips for political gain is as abhorrent as it is unlawful’

Spain: authorities set on crushing right to protest - new report

The excessive use of force by Spanish police and plans to strengthen repressive legislation are a damning indictment of the Spanish government’s determination to crush peaceful protest, Amnes