News & Updates

Sister Prejean, addressing the Amnesty International Secretariat, London, 20 October 2008

Tireless witness to state killing

21 November 2008

An interview with Sister Prejean, Roman Catholic nun, formidable campaigner against the death penalty and author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book, Dead Man Walking.
A youth loots a public office during a protest against the government of Bolivia's President Evo Morales in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Bolivia's constitution – civil conflict and social progress

21 November 2008

If passed, President Evo Morales' new constitution will represent the most significant advancement of economic, social and cultural rights the country has seen in many decades.

Zimbabwe's health system in chaos

21 November 2008

As political parties argue between themselves, an outbreak of cholera is affecting nine out of Zimbabwe's ten provinces. Major hospitals are failing to provide medical care to those in need.

Bolivia's constitution – civil conflict and social progress

21 November 2008

If passed, President Evo Morales' new constitution will represent the most significant advancement of economic, social and cultural rights the country has seen in many decades.

Tireless witness to state killing

21 November 2008

An interview with Sister Prejean, Roman Catholic nun, formidable campaigner against the death penalty and author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book, Dead Man Walking.

Colombian president should stop false accusations against human rights groups

20 November 2008

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch release a joint statement, after both were verbally attacked by President Uribe, for issuing reports in October criticizing his government.

Security forces in Cambodia forcibly evict 300 families

20 November 2008

Around 100 soldiers, police, military police and Forestry Administration officials took part. Members of the mixed force beat and kicked many of the villagers.

UN reinforces call to end executions

20 November 2008

Over 100 countries have adopted a second United Nations resolution calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.  

Majority support expected in UN vote on death penalty moratorium

19 November 2008

A large majority of states from all regions are expected to back a second resolution by the UN General Assembly (Third Committee) on Thursday, calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.

UN adopts key economic, social and cultural rights instrument

19 November 2008

The international community has taken a step towards strengthening human rights protection, particularly for the world's most marginalised.

Sri Lankan government must act now to protect 300,000 displaced

19 November 2008

The humanitarian crisis in the Wanni region of north Sri Lanka is worsening as tens of thousands of families endure the monsoon season with limited food, shelter, water or sanitation.

Czech anti-Roma demonstrators clash with police

19 November 2008

About 500 demonstrators linked to the far right Czech Workers Party, tried to attack a Roma community in the town of Litvinov.