Amnesty International

Palestinian anti-wall protester convicted by Israeli military court

Abdallah Abu Rahma has been in prison since December 2009 for his involvement in protests against the construction of a fence/wall on Palestinian land by Israeli authorities.

Mexican Government must act now to end kidnapping and killings of migrants

Amnesty International is gravely concerned at the mass execution of 72 migrants near Mexico's northern border, which came to light last Tuesday (24 August 2010).

Zimbabwe: Armed police torch homes of 250 people in Harare

Amnesty International is calling on the Zimbabwean government to take immediate action, after armed police forcibly evicted 250 people by torching their homes and possessions during a night raid.

Amnesty International welcomes the release of prisoner of conscience Raúl Hernández

Amnesty International (AI) welcomes the release of prisoner of conscience Raúl Hernández who was imprisoned for more than 2 years in Guerrero state on fabricated criminal charges. After his acquittal by a Guerrero state court judge on 27 August 2010, the organization is calling for an investigation into his unfounded prosecution and for him to be fully compensated for his unfair imprisonment.

Wife of stoning lawyer released

Fereshteh Halimi, the wife of human rights lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei, was released on 7 August. Her brother and father, both of whom had been arrested, had been released by 3 August. They were arrested to pressure Mohammad Mostafaei to turn himself in; he has now left Iran for Norway.

Teacher held without charge finally released in Occupied Palestinian Territories

West Bank secondary-school teacher Khaled Hussein ‘Abd al-Karim Jaradat was released last month, after serving more than two years in prison without charge or trial.

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INDONESIA: FAILURE TO PROTECT LGBT ACTIVISTS IN SURABAYA

In March 2010 police failed to prevent the intimidation, harassment and threats of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Surabaya, East Java.

INDONESIA: FAILURE TO PROTECT LGBT ACTIVISTS IN SURABAYA

In March 2010 police failed to prevent the intimidation,harassment and threats of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Surabaya, East Java.

URGENT ACTION - JOURNALIST MAY FACE DEATH PENALTY

Journalist and human rights defender Shiva Nazar Ahari appears to have been charged with moharebeh (enmity with God), which can carry the death penalty. Her next hearing is scheduled for 4 September 2010. She is a prisoner of conscience, held solely for the peaceful exercise of her rights to freedom of expression and association.