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Toxic legacy for London Olympics as IOC rejects Dow concerns

Amnesty International today said it was extremely disappointed that Olympic organisers are continuing to side with the Dow Chemical Company while refusing to listen to legitimate concerns over the...

Iran cracks down on opposition groups and press on protest anniversary

Planned rallies to mark the one-year anniversary of protests in Tehran and other cities which resulted in at least two people dead, dozens injured, and hundreds detained when security forces brutally...

Wanted: A bulletproof global Arms Treaty

Launch of Amnesty International Scotland campaign with David Grimason - supported by Oxfam Scotland and Scottish Refugee Council Scottish arms control campaigner David Grimason will launch Amnesty...

Bahrain: still no justice one year after protests began

Thousands expected to mark 14 February protest anniversary tomorrow One year on from the outbreak of protests in Bahrain, Amnesty International has warned that the Bahraini government risks falling...

Thousands rally in Trafalgar Square in solidarity with protestors in Syria, Egypt and the wider region

Activists from countries across the region took to a huge stage to share their stories of struggle and perseverance in the face of violent suppression. Speakers were there from Egypt, Libya, Syria...

Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 starts search for next British comedy star

A budding British comedian will win a spot on the great stage at Radio City Music Hall in NYC for the Secret Policeman's Ball An aspiring British comedian will win the chance to perform the gig of...

China: Seven year sentence for poet shows government is afraid, says Amnesty

Amnesty International today (10 February) condemned the Chinese government’s sentencing of veteran activist and poet Zhu Yufu. He was sentenced to seven years for writing a poem deemed subversive of...

Saudi Tweeter facing death sentence if returned from Malaysia

The Malaysian authorities must release Hamza Kashgari and not forcibly return him to Saudi Arabia, where he faces risk of execution for his Tweets about the Prophet Mohammed, Amnesty International...

Darfur: New weapons from China and Russia fuelling conflict

Sales to Sudan underline need for an effective Arms treaty Arms sales from China and Russia are fuelling serious human rights violations in Darfur, Amnesty International said in a new report today...

Mass rally in Trafalgar Square for Syria, Egypt and the wider Middle East - Saturday 11 February

‘DAY OF SOLIDARITY AND DEFIANCE’ MASS RALLY FOR SYRIA, EGYPT AND THE WIDER MIDDLE EAST Trafalgar Square, London 12 noon - 2.00pm Live TV link-up with Homs, global tweeting via #feb11global...