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Iran: Release of US hikers a 'long overdue' step

The release of the two US hikers imprisoned for more than two years in Iran is welcome, but long overdue, Amnesty International said today. Amnesty International Deputy Director for Middle East and...

Vigil tonight at US embassy in London ahead of scheduled Troy Davis execution

‘Too Much Doubt’ campaigners will assemble outside embassy from 10pm Bianca Jagger and Amnesty UK director Kate Allen will lead candle-lit event Bianca Jagger, the Council of Europe’s Goodwill...

Pakistan: Murder of 29 Shi'as demonstrate failure to protect

Groups are striking their victims at will in Balochistan The killing of 29 Shi’a Muslims in Pakistan’s Balochistan province highlights the failure of Pakistani authorities to address sectarian...

Troy Davis execution: Campaigners say they are 'outraged and saddened'

42-year-old executed despite huge response to ‘Too Much Doubt’ campaign Campaigners have expressed their shock and sadness at the execution of Troy Davis in the US state of Georgia early this morning...

New briefing: EU countries failing Libyan refugees stuck in limbo

European countries have shamefully failed to help thousands of mainly African refugees stranded near Libya’s borders, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing paper. In Europe, now it is...

Dismay at decision to deny clemency to man on death row in USA

Troy Davis to be executed tomorrow despite huge response to ‘Too Much Doubt’ campaign ‘Terrible day for US justice’ - Kate Allen Vigil outside US embassy in London planned for tomorrow night...

Saudi Arabia: 'sorcery' execution condemned as 'appalling'

Saudi Arabia's government should establish an immediate moratorium on executions in the kingdom, Amnesty International said today after a Sudanese man convicted of "sorcery" was put to death. Abdul...

Public hanging of teenager for killing Iran's 'strongest man' should be halted

The Iranian authorities must halt the execution of a 17-year old accused of killing an athlete known as “Iran’s strongest man”, Amnesty International said today. Alireza Molla-Soltani is to be hanged...

Yemen: use of excessive force against protestors condemned

* Approximately 200 killed in protests in country since February * Call on UN in Geneva to condemn killings and support inquiry The Yemeni authorities must immediately stop the killing of peaceful...

Eritrea: Prisoners of conscience held for a decade must be released

The Eritrean authorities must immediately and unconditionally release 11 prominent politicians, including three former cabinet ministers, who have been held incommunicado without charge for ten years...