Amnesty: Pro-Gaddafi detainees killed and tortured in Libya

Several detainees have died in Libya after being tortured Amnesty International said today, amind widespread ill-treatment of suspected pro al-Gaddafi fighters and loyalists 

Celebrities call on teachers to take part in Amnesty's Friendship Week

 Teachers of pupils across Ireland were urged to join hundreds of schools taking part in Amnesty's annual Friendship Week. 

Egypt’s political parties fall short on women’s rights, death penalty

Most of the biggest Egyptian political parties have committed to delivering ambitious human rights reform, but there are gaps in a number of areas.

 

Mongolia a step closer to ending death penalty

The Mongolian parliament has approved a bill which aims to scrap the death penalty in a vital step towards ending executions in that country.

Freed doctors say Amnesty members gave them hope

Iranian doctors Arash and Kamiar Alaei (pictured), imprisoned for their internationally renowned work on HIV/AIDs were at a low point when they heard of Amnesty International’s campaign to free them.  

Linan Abu Ghulmeh released

Linan Abu Gulmeh was released last week from administrative detention in Israel. 

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One year after the "25 January Revolution"

Aziz Dweik has been given a six-month administrative detention order

The Speaker of the Palestinian parliament, Aziz Dweik, has been placed under administrative detention following his arrest on 19 January.

End unfair trials in Egypt

Like thousands of Egyptians, Amr Abdallah Al-Beheiry is waiting for justice. One year after the “25 January Revolution”, it seems further away than ever.

Law key tool for mental health reform

New law is needed to ensure comprehensive community mental health services become a reality.

Free Liu Xiaobo

Last year more than a thousand diplomats, politicians and celebrities stood in the city hall in Oslo and applauded an empty chair.

 

Aziz Dweik has been given a six-month administrative detention order

The Speaker of the Palestinian parliament, Aziz Dweik, has been placed under administrative detention following his arrest on 19 January.

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani could be executed by hanging, not stoning.

In late December, reports appeared reiterating that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, could be executed by hanging instead of stoning.She remains at risk of execution, which could be ordered at any time..

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani could be executed by hanging, not stoning.

In late December, reports appeared reiterating that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, could be executed by hanging instead of stoning.She remains at risk of execution, which could be ordered at any time..

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