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Libyan student who attended anti-war protests in London faces life imprisonment in Libya

Moad al-Hnesh has been charged in Libya in relation to his participation at demonstrations in London. Andres Pantoja/Demotix Former Coventry University student goes on trial tomorrow for his pro...

Don't gag activists says Amnesty as it urges MPs to oppose Lobby Bill

Part Two of the ‘Transparency, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill’ known as the ‘Lobbying Bill’, could have devastating consequences for debate and democracy, Amnesty...

Kenya should cooperate with International Court as Deputy President's trial set to open at The Hague

The government’s recent efforts to politicise the ICC trials are deplorable’ - Netsanet Belay The Kenyan authorities must cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to ensure justice...

Ukraine's attempt to opt out of EU homophobia laws, leaves Amnesty fuming

Ukraine’s bid to persuade the European Commission to release the country from its commitment to legislate against homophobia is an unacceptable attempt to deny equal rights in the country, Amnesty...

Netherlands: Supreme Court hands down historic judgment over Srebrenica genocide

A Dutch Supreme Court judgment finding the state liable for the deaths of three Muslim men amid the Srebrenica genocide marks a significant victory in the decades-long search for accountability...

Free Amnesty screening of Oscar nominated film 'No', starring Gael Garcia Bernal

Amnesty International UK and Network Distributing will be holding a special free screening of Oscar-nominated Chilean film ‘No’ on Monday 16th September at Amnesty’s headquarters in Shoreditch. The...

G20 meeting: world leaders 'must not squander' chance to save lives in Syria

‘The Syrian crisis has put the global governance system to the ultimate test’ - Salil Shetty Easing the suffering of millions of civilians affected by Syria’s armed conflict must be a top priority for...

Chile's 9/11 - Amnesty International exhibition of photos of Pinochet's Chile by award-winning photojournalist Julio Etchart

From 9 - 20 September, Amnesty International will be hosting a photography exhibition at its UK headquarters in Shoreditch to mark the 40th anniversary of General Augusto Pinochet’s bloody military...

Kenya: 'disturbing' parliamentary vote to withdraw from International Court is condemned

Vote sets ‘dangerous precedent for the future of justice in Africa’ - Netsanet Belay Amnesty International has condemned today’s vote in the Kenyan parliament to withdraw from the International...

Amnesty welcomes abuse inquiry progress and repeats call for justice for Magdalene women and clerical child abuse victims

Amnesty International has welcomed the progress announced today by the Historic Institutional Abuse (HIA) inquiry in investigating allegations of widespread abuse and repeated its call for similar...