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Chile: Glimmer of hope for Pinochet's victims as officers charged in Victor Jara killing

News that a Chilean judge is charging 10 former military officers for the killing of singer and political activist Víctor Jara in 1973 brin

UN slams Northern Ireland executive on abortion and 'troubles' issues

“It’s a matter of global embarrassment that Northern Ireland has been criticised by the UN over its abuse of women’s rights and failure to prioritise their health.”

UN calls for urgent reform of UK surveillance laws

“These are the sorts of concerns you’d expect to hear raised about countries that don’t care about human rights.

Government refuses to investigate commodities giant Trafigura

· Lack of tools and resources blamed for inaction

Iran: 'staggering' execution spree with nearly 700 people executed in just over six months - new figures

New figures show 694 executions up to 15 July, with executions set to top 1,000 for year

Latest Kincora revelations - Amnesty demands investigation by child abuse inquiry

‘Latest revelations will only fuel public disquiet that Kincora has been excluded from the one inquiry with a chance of getting at the truth.’

Northern Ireland: Amnesty response to court of appeal ruling on abortion

Responding to the Court of Appeal’s decision to rule against a legal challenge to the UK Health Secretary's policy of not allowing abortions on the NHS for women who travel to England and

France "on the brink" as ruling due on controversial surveillance law

France’s Constitutional Council is to rule this week on a draft Intelligence bill that would grant the authorities expansive surveillance powers.

CHAD: TIME FOR JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF HISSENE HABRE’S REGIME

CHAD: TIME FOR JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF HISSENE HABRE’S REGIME