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Chad: Government must arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir during visit Amnesty International today called on the Chadian authorities to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and surrender him to the International Criminal Court, after it was reported that he arrived in Chad for a meeting with regional leaders.
Sudan: Government's intelligence and security service carrying out brutal campaign of killings, torture, arbitrary arrests against opponents The Sudanese National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) is carrying out a brutal campaign of killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, and mental and physical intimidation against opponents and critics of the government, Amnesty International says in a new report today.
Egypt: Blogger and Bedouin rights activist, jailed without trial since 2007, has been released Amnesty International today welcomed the release of an Egyptian Bedouin blogger and activist, who was held in prison without trial for almost three years, accused of inciting protests against the demolition of thousands of homes in the Sinai Peninsula.
Fear of attack leaves Kenyan women prisoners in their homes Women and girls in Nairobi's slums live under the constant threat of sexual violence, leaving them often too scared to leave their houses to use communal toilet and bathroom facilities.
Zimbabwe: Government must release Zimbabwe activist held for exposing human rights violations in diamond fields Amnesty International today called on the Zimbabwean government to release an activist who was detained after he exposed human rights violations in the country's Marange diamond fields. The organization said it considers Farai Maguwu a prisoner of conscience who is being persecuted for documenting abuses at some of Zimbabwe's richest diamond fields
Human rights concerns in South Africa during the World Cup As the spotlight focuses on the world's greatest football tournament, Amnesty International highlights some of the human rights issues facing the host nation and calls on its government to protect all citizens and visitors from human rights abuse.
South Africa: Human Rights Concerns During the World Cup Amnesty International is concerned that the enormous resources which have had to be deployed for the World Cup will have consequences for the safety and security of South Africans, especially those living in poor neighborhoods where effective policing and crime prevention is already a serious challenge.
Libya: Amnesty International Condemns Executions of 18 People Including Foreign Nations in Libya by Firing Squad Amnesty International today condemned Libya's reported execution by firing-squad of 18 people on Sunday, many of them foreign nationals
Report 2010: Global justice gap condemns millions to abuse Amnesty International's annual assessment of the state of the world's human rights, documents abuses in 159 countries and details how power politics are worsening the situation.
Chad: Amnesty International Deeply Concerned Over U.N. Security Council Resolution to Pull Peacekeepers from Chad Amnesty International is deeply concerned about whether the Chadian authorities can adequately protect the hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in the region, including over a quarter of a million refugees from the violence in Darfur.
UN move to withdraw from Chad puts thousands at risk An imminent UN Security Council resolution to withdraw peacekeeping troops from eastern Chad will put the safety of thousands of refugees and other vulnerable groups at risk.
Côte d'Ivoire: Violence and Xenophobia on the Rise in Côte d'Ivoire Election Campaign Unrest across the country is linked to calls from supporters of President Gbagbo, for tens of thousands of "foreigners" to be excluded from the electoral roll.
Somalia: Journalist Captured in Somalia by Al-Shabab Must be Released, Says Amnesty International Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a Somali radio journalist held by the armed group al-Shabab, apparently after a report was broadcast alleging the group had killed a man in the Wanleweyn district
Democratic Republic of Congo: End Persecution of Human Rights Defenders in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Urges Amnesty International Amnesty International today called on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to protect human rights defenders, who continue to be arbitrarily detained by security agencies and subjected to an alarming number of death threats.
Côte d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire toxic waste compensation deal open to abuse A deal agreed between lawyers representing victims of the Trafigura toxic waste disaster and a group trying to secure control of the $45 million compensation fund is open to serious abuse.
Iran: Iran's report to UN paints distorted picture on human rights An Amnesty International paper responding to Iran's own submission to the UN ahead of the Human Rights Council review of the country, illustrates Iran's failure to uphold human rights.
Iran: Fears for Anti-Government Protesters in Iran as Authorities Warn of Zero Tolerance Amnesty International has urged the Iranian authorities to allow peaceful demonstrations on Thursday, the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in the country.
Ban Ki-moon 'misses opportunity' on Gaza accountability The UN Secretary-General has "missed an opportunity" by failing to make an assessment of the credibility of Israeli and Palestinian investigations into violations during the Gaza conflict.
Madagascar killings must be investigated and perpetrators brought to justice Dozens were killed by security forces during more than a year of anti-government protests, sparked by the closure of the Viva television station in December 2008.
Toxic waste victims desperate for justice Those affected by the 2006 disaster in Côte d'Ivoire, have told of their anxious wait to see if they will get any of the $45 million compensation owed to them.
Sudanese President could face genocide charges after ICC reverses ruling Amnesty International has reiterated its call for the Sudanese authorities to arrest Omar al Bashir, who is already charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes over his role in the Darfur conflict.
Iran: Nine at Risk of Execution over Iran Protests Amnesty International says it fears the authorities are planning to execute some or all of the nine before 11 February, the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Yemeni journalist held incommunicado 'appears before prosecutor' Muhammad al-Maqalih is thought to have been detained for his comments on the government's conduct in the ongoing conflict in the northern region of Sa'da.
Pregnant women in Burkina Faso dying because of discrimination A new Amnesty International report details how many maternal deaths could be prevented if women were given access on time to adequate health care.
Iraq: Execution of 'Chemical Ali' in Iraq Criticised Amnesty International deplores the execution in Baghdad of 'Ali Hassan al-Majeed, also known as Chemical Ali', for his involvement in one of the worst atrocities committed under the government of Saddam Hussain.
1 day to go: Burkina Faso maternal mortality campaign countdown Women in Burkina Faso suffer discrimination in every area of their lives, with unequal access to education, health care and employment.
Rights at risk in Yemen amid increased security crackdown Ahead of an international high level meeting in London, Amnesty International has highlighted an increase in human rights abuses against those who criticize or oppose the government.
Côte d'Ivoire: Travesty of justice for toxic waste victims A court has decided to transfer $45 million intended for victims of the 2006 toxic waste dumping scandal to a group falsely claiming to represent them.
Saudi Arabia must prevent flogging of teenage girl Amnesty International has urged the Saudi Arabian authorities not to carry out the public flogging of a 13-year-old girl charged with assaulting a teacher at her school.
Burkina Faso maternal mortality caravan countdown After Sierra Leone, Amnesty International will launch its report and campaign on maternal health in Burkina Faso.