Amnesty International
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 00:00
President Barack Obama should take the first step towards dismantling the US embargo against Cuba
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 00:00
The killing of 12 Indigenous Peoples in Colombia, including four children, is a consequence of the failure of the authorities to heed warnings
Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 00:00
Both men have been active in denouncing the February 2005 massacre of eight members of the Peace Community of San Jose de Apartado, Antioquia Department, and other human rights abuses committed over the years in the region.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 - 00:00
At least 330 civilians were reported to have been victims of unlawful killings by members of the security forces in 2007
Friday, January 23, 2009 - 00:00
Amnesty International today condemned efforts by the military justice system to take charge of the criminal investigation against retired army Colonel Luis Alfonso Plazas Vega
Friday, December 12, 2008 - 00:00
Releasing members of the guerrilla who have already been investigated, tried and sentenced is very different from Uribe's proposal to grant immunity to individuals suspected of responsibility for serious human rights abuses
Friday, December 5, 2008 - 00:00
On 5 December 1982, a Guatemalan army "special forces" squad entered the village of Dos Erres, La Libertad. When they left three days later, more than 250 men, women and children had been massacred.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 00:00
President Álvaro Uribe of Colombia should stop making false and dangerous accusations against human rights groups that criticize his government, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today in a joint statement
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 00:00
The original draft of the bill was changed beyond recognition by the pro-government majority
Friday, October 31, 2008 - 00:00
Colombia has taken one small step in a long walk to find justice for the thousands of Colombians, victims of human rights violations, said Amnesty International as the Colombian government sacked 25 members of the military