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Violence in Egypt must be properly investigated 19 Aug 2013 | 02:32 pm
The brutal crackdown on protests in Cairo on 15 August was Egypt's worst single day of violence in decades. A new briefing from Amnesty International outlines the need for independent investigations. ...
Satellite pictures of missile attacks on Aleppo 7 Aug 2013 | 08:04 pm
New satellite images published by Amnesty International show the devastation caused by Syrian government ballistic missile strikes in Aleppo, Syria. Image: Read more url: READ MORE
Egypt: Evidence points to torture carried out by Morsi supporters 6 Aug 2013 | 03:07 pm
06 August 2013 Egypt Evidence, including testimonies from survivors, indicates that supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi tortured individuals from a rival political camp, said Amnesty Inter...
End the Nightmare: Free Herman Wallace 1 Aug 2013 | 07:32 pm
Herman Wallace was held in isolation for more than 40 years. Now terminally ill, he must not die alone in prison Image: Read more url: READ MORE
Turkey must release peaceful Taksim protesters 9 Jul 2013 | 10:32 pm
09 July 2013 The Turkish authorities must immediately release peaceful demonstrators who were detained in Taksim yesterday , Amnesty International said. read more
Stop sexual violence in Egypt 9 Jul 2013 | 06:45 pm
Women protesters standing up for their rights have faced horrific sexual violence near Tahrir Square, Egypt. Call on Egypt's political leaders to immediately condemn these attacks and take steps to s...
Unrest continues in Egypt as army ousts President Morsi 4 Jul 2013 | 01:57 pm
With President Morsi removed from office in Egypt responsibility for protecting the human rights of the Egyptian people, including the right to protest, moves to the army, which has a poor record in t...
March with Amnesty International at Dublin Pride parade this Saturday 25 Jun 2013 | 07:08 pm
The human rights of LGBTI people are violated daily. People are imprisoned or killed by their own governments simply because of who they are. Show the world that LGBTI rights are human rights. Join u...
Will you call Turkey for human rights? 24 Jun 2013 | 01:49 pm
Protests are continuing in Turkey. Please call the Turkish embassy today. Show your support for peaceful protest. Click on the link below and give five minutes of your time to the thousands of men and...
Free Ahmed Douma in Egypt 5 Jun 2013 | 05:26 pm
Prisoner of conscience Ahmed Douma faces a two year prison sentence for criticising Egypt's President Morsi. Act now, demand his freedom. Image: Read more url: READ MORE
