Amnesty International
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 08:40
Since December 2012, hundreds of civilians have been deliberately killed while thousands have been subjected to torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, including rape and other forms of sexual violence.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 07:35
Elements of Mali’s military appear to be carrying out a purge and extrajudicial killings of soldiers who took part in a mutiny last month in a barracks outside the capital Bamako, Amnesty International said today based on its research.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 00:00
Dozens of indigenous protesters, including many children, have already been injured when Colombian security forces appear to have used excessive force against the demonstrations.
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 09:08
The Iraqi authorities must immediately halt all executions, Amnesty International said after 42 people were executed in the last two days.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 08:31
Authorities in Nigeria must take urgent measures to protect schools and students in the north-east of the country following a fresh attack by unknown gunmen that left dozens dead, Amnesty International said.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 00:00
The three defendants were at the forefront of a campaign regarding a hydroelectric project in Rio Blanco.
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 00:00
Three people, two of them children, were detained by Mexican marines in the northern city of Nuevo Laredo in late July and have not been seen since.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 00:00
"It is imperative that Brazil takes concrete steps to improve the state of human rights in the country".
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 00:00
Every year police in Brazil are responsible for around 2,000 deaths, Amnesty International said today as it marked the 20th anniversary of the infamous Candelaria massacre
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 00:00
Miriam was then taken to a military barracks in the city of Tijuana, around 84 kilometres away, where she was kept for a week. And, she says, they were the worst seven days of her life.