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Iraq: ISIS abduct border guards from Yezidi minority

‘A clear pattern is emerging whereby ISIS is deliberately targeting Iraq’s minorities as well as others suspected of opposing the group’ - Donatella Rovera

Sitting African leaders immunity from prosecution - a setback for justice

The decision by the African Union (AU) to grant sitting African leaders immunity from prosecution for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity is a backward step in the fight against impuni

European Court ruling on full-face veils punishes women for expressing their beliefs

Today’s European Court of Human Rights judgment upholding a general ban on wearing full-face veils in public is deeply damaging, warned Amnesty International.

Lebanon's 'chilling disregard' for Palestinian refugees fleeing Syria conflict exposed - new briefing

Pregnant women and parents separated from their children denied entry into Lebanon

Iraq: scores of Sunni detainees summarily killed by government and Shi'a militias - new testimonies

‘At 11.30pm they opened the door and threw a hand grenade into the cell and closed the door and turned off the light’ - s urvivor of killings in Mosul on 9 Jun

Panti Bliss versus homophobia – gay rights campaigner Belfast-bound for Amnesty Lecture

Amnesty International has announced that controversial Dublin drag queen, Panti Bliss, will deliver this year’s Amnesty Belfast Pride Lecture.

Amnesty invites journalists to enter its annual Media Awards

Amnesty International is inviting entries for its 23rd annual Media Awards 2014, a prestigious set of awards which recognises the vital role journalists play and the serious risks they face in high