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Syria: new report shows war crimes being committed in horrific siege of Yarmouk

At least 128 Yarmouk residents have starved to death since last July

Stars write to Cameron about Afghan women for International Women's Day

Keira Knightley, Joseph Fiennes, Salma Hayek, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Sheen among stars who write to David Cameron about women in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

Crimea: human rights monitors urgently needed as harassment and threats increase

‘The OSCE must quickly establish a strong monitoring mission and enjoy unimpeded access to all parts of Ukraine’ - John Dalhuisen

DRC warlord Katanga found guilty of war crimes at International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court has convicted Germain Katanga, a rebel leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo for his part in a vicious attack on a village in eastern Congo where civilians w

Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim sodomy decision a 'bleak day for justice'

The conviction of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on charges of ‘sodomy’ should be quashed, Amnesty International said today.

Colombian elections: Experts available for comment on human rights situation

Amnesty International is highlighting major human rights concerns in Colombia ahead of parliamentary elections in the country on Sunday (9 March).

Azerbaijan: Human rights record should be taken into account in making Grand Prix decision

Responding to media reports that Azerbaijan is set to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, Amnesty International UK’s director Kate Allen said:

Russia: attack on former Pussy Riot members in a McDonald's this morning must be investigated

‘By all accounts, this violent attack appears to have been premeditated by an organised group’ - Sergei Nikitin

Tasers: Worrying increase in Taser use against children

Amnesty International is extremely concerned about new statistics which show Taser use against children by the Metropolitan Police has risen nearly six-fold over four years.

Tunisia: Prisoner of conscience Jabeur Mejri freed, but conviction must be quashed

Last night’s release of Jabeur Mejri, a prisoner of conscience who spent two years in prison for publishing online articles and cartoons deemed offensive to Islam, is long overdue and must be