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Somalia: Forced evictions in Mogadishu put thousands of displaced at even greater risk

Thousands of people are being forcibly evicted from makeshift camps in Mogadishu as the government presses ahead with plans to clean up the capital, Amnesty said in a briefing released today. Forced...

Egypt: detained Morsi supporters denied access to lawyers

*At least 30 detainees held in secret locations, with over 250 in military camp Scores of supporters of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi have been denied their basic legal rights after being...

Zambia: Drop charges against men accused of same sex conduct

Zambia must immediately drop the charges against two men accused of same-sex sexual conduct and release them from prison unconditionally, Amnesty International said ahead of a court hearing next...

Amnesty react to illegal torture equipment on sale at London arms fair

Responding to reports that two companies have been expelled from a prestigious London arms fair for selling illegal torture equipment, Oliver Sprague, Amnesty International’s Arms Programme Director...

Chile: Pinochet's bloody legacy - thousands denied justice 40 years on

Thousands of torture survivors and relatives of those disappeared during General Augusto Pinochet’s brutal regime are still being denied truth, justice and reparation, Amnesty International said today...

Libyan student who attended anti-war protests in London faces life imprisonment in Libya

Moad al-Hnesh has been charged in Libya in relation to his participation at demonstrations in London. Andres Pantoja/Demotix Former Coventry University student goes on trial tomorrow for his pro...

Don't gag activists says Amnesty as it urges MPs to oppose Lobby Bill

Part Two of the ‘Transparency, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill’ known as the ‘Lobbying Bill’, could have devastating consequences for debate and democracy, Amnesty...

Kenya should cooperate with International Court as Deputy President's trial set to open at The Hague

The government’s recent efforts to politicise the ICC trials are deplorable’ - Netsanet Belay The Kenyan authorities must cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to ensure justice...

Ukraine's attempt to opt out of EU homophobia laws, leaves Amnesty fuming

Ukraine’s bid to persuade the European Commission to release the country from its commitment to legislate against homophobia is an unacceptable attempt to deny equal rights in the country, Amnesty...

Netherlands: Supreme Court hands down historic judgment over Srebrenica genocide

A Dutch Supreme Court judgment finding the state liable for the deaths of three Muslim men amid the Srebrenica genocide marks a significant victory in the decades-long search for accountability...