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Russia's detention of 1,200 migrants branded 'discriminatory and unlawful'

The arrest and detention of more than 1,200 immigrants in a sweep operation at a Moscow market yesterday is just the latest example of disproportionate and discriminatory policing in Russia, Amnesty International…

Algeria: Blogger detained for posting photos to Facebook should be released

Amnesty is calling for the Algerian authorities to release a blogger held for posting photos and caricatures of president and the prime minister to Facebook and for supposedly “praising terrorism”.

Taser roll out by Metropolitan Police undermined by new report, says Amnesty

Responding to today's publication of the London Assembly's Police and Crime Committee's report Arming the Met, Amnesty International UK’s Arms Programme Director, Oliver Sprague, said: "The report...

Nigeria: Deaths in custody of hundreds of Boko Haram suspects must be investigated

The deaths of hundreds of people in detention facilities run by Nigeria’s military Joint Task Force (JTF) must be investigated as a matter of urgency, Amnesty International said today. Amnesty has...

NI: Amnesty criticises Lord Rogan on Sri Lankan President 'fawning over a regime with blood on its hands'

Amnesty International has described comments by Lord Dennis Rogan, praising the Sri Lankan government of President Rajapaksa after a visit to the country, as "fawning" over "a regime with blood on its...

Northern Ireland: Claudy bombings investigation suspension 'just the latest betrayal'

Amnesty International expressed profound disappointment at a suspension of the police investigation into the notorious Claudy bombings as “just the latest betrayal the Claudy families have faced"...

Egypt: Security forces' use of 'excessive' force during 6 October crackdown must be investigated

Amnesty International is calling for a full, impartial and independent investigation into the deaths of at least 49 people after the Egyptian security forces used excessive and unwarranted lethal...

Nobel Peace Prize: A worthy winner, but much remains to be done

Following the announcement that The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International commented:...

Kuwait: Outrage at homophobic 'medical tests' for migrant workers

The proposed introduction of compulsory ‘medical tests’ to bar migrant workers deemed homosexual or transgender from entering Kuwait and other Gulf countries, is outrageous and should be rejected out...

Death penalty no deterrent against crime - new briefing

30-page briefing released to mark World Day Against the Death Penalty