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Egyptian army's intervention to prevent bloodshed at protest in Cairo today was 'hours too late'

‘There appears to be no will within Egypt’s ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to prevent these tragic events’ - Philip Luther Deadly clashes in Cairo between unknown assailants and protesters...

Amnesty International launches 'Butterfly effect' inspired ad campaign

Amnesty International has today launched a high-profile advertising campaign on the London Underground to encourage people to use their mobile phones to take action on behalf of people suffering human...

Fresh warning that Egypt must protect protesters in run-up to this month's elections

The Egyptian authorities must protect protesters in the run-up to presidential elections on 23 May, Amnesty International said today. A violent attack on protesters in Cairo on Saturday night...

Bahrain should release Al-Khawaja and 13 other activists granted appeals today

In response to a Bahraini court today announcing that prominent activist Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and 13 other opposition activists jailed for their role in anti-government protests last year will be...

China must guarantee Chen Guangcheng's safety

Scottish Government urged to raise case during visit by Chinese delegation earlier this week Take action for Chen Guangcheng today Fears for blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, who made a bold...

China must guarantee Chen Guangcheng's safety

Fears for blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng , who made a bold escape from illegal house arrest, have prompted Amnesty International to urge China to ensure his safety and that of his family and...

Charles Taylor verdict 'brings some measure of justice' but is 'just the tip of the iceberg'

Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, who was found guilty today of war crimes, at The Hague, but has said that reparations are integral...

Serbia: Hundreds of families split up and made to live in containers after Belvil eviction

Belgrade city authorities are proceeding with a mass forced eviction on Thursday in the capital’s Belvil settlement despite failing to consult the Roma communities affected, denying them adequate...

Indonesia: New report exposes a police force that kills and maims without sanction

Police in Indonesia shoot, beat and kill people without fear of prosecution, leaving their victims with little hope of justice Amnesty International has revealed in a new report, out today. Excessive...

Shortlist for Amnesty's Media Awards 2012 announced

Amnesty International UK has announced the shortlist for its prestigious annual Media Awards. The shortlists are announced in nine categories, covering print, broadcast and online journalism...