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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Thousands flee as violence intensifies

At least three Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights killed in one day Attempts by armed group to recruit child solders As fighting between the army and armed groups intensifies...

Chen Guangcheng: US pressure key as China shows

Promises to Chen Guangcheng that he can live a normal life if he remains in China, must be viewed with extreme caution, Amnesty International said as he and his family spent their first day reunited...

Iconic artists release 'Toast To Freedom' song for Amnesty's 50th anniversary

Released to mark World Press Freedom Day, song is also tribute to recently-deceased drummer Levon Helm Amnesty International has released “Toast To Freedom,” a new and exclusive commemorative song...

Convictions over Persepolis screening show Tunisia's 'failure' on free expression rights

A Tunis court’s decision today to fine a TV boss for “spreading information which can disturb the public order” after he screened the animated French movie “Persepolis” is a sign of the continuing...

US must insist on Chen Guangcheng's safety

The US must guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s safety and insist China protect the rights of the activist and his family, Amnesty International said amid reports the Chinese activist escaped from illegal...

Sunday 6 May: Super choir to perform songs of freedom to celebrate Amnesty's 50th at the Southbank

This Sunday (6 May) the London premiere of the song cycle “A Candle: Songs of Freedom”, which was especially composed for Amnesty’s 50 th anniversary, will take place in the Front Room of the Queen...

Ukraine: Euro 2012 jeopardised by criminal police force - New Amnesty report

In a briefing released today on human rights violations in Ukraine, Ukraine: Euro 2012 jeopardised by criminal police force , Amnesty International has demanded urgent reform of the Ukrainian police...

Amnesty International welcomes strong reference to Human Rights in Justice Committees report on Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill

Read Amnesty's Response to the Consultation: Keeping Scotland Safe and Strong: A Consultation on Reforming Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland (PDF) Responding to today's (Wednesday 2 May)...

US must insist on Chen Guangcheng's safety

Scottish Government should use growing relationship with China to call for respect of human rights The US must guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s safety and insist China protect the rights of the activist...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty call for police investigation into potential cover-up of widespread child abuse

Amnesty International has called on the Police Service of Northern Ireland to launch an investigation into the potential cover-up of criminal acts of child abuse detailed in the BBC programme This...