Shuja’ya civil defence ambulance hit 21 July, where medic was killed – armed conflict in Gaza. © Amnesty International • Amnesty International releases Annual Report along with forecast of human rights trends for the coming year • Says governments must ‘stop...

We agree that a European solution is urgently needed. But extending operation Triton without increasing its assets and operational area changes nothing. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE (Brussels, 19 February 2015) Today’s announcement by the European Commission on managing the...

We agree that a European solution is urgently needed. But extending operation Triton without increasing its assets and operational area changes nothing. Amnesty International News Flash (Brussels, 19 February 2015) Today’s announcement by the European Commission on managing the crisis in the...

Maydan Square in central Kyiv, during the anti-government protests in early 2014. © Pavlo Skala The failure to address the widespread abuses during the EuroMaydan protests risks entrenching a long-standing culture of impunity for police officers. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE (Brussels,...

We urge all sides in the conflict to treat any detainees humanely according to the Geneva Conventions. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEWS FLASH (Brussels, 17 February 2015) Debaltseve’s possible capture by pro-Russian separatists must not result in widespread detainee abuse, Amnesty International urged...

Italian coast guard officials responded admirably and with exceptional personal courage to the SOS call. © ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images Unless the void of Italy’s now defunct lifesaving Mare Nostrum search and rescue operation is filled, refugees and migrants will continue to die in great...

12/02/2015 – The Greek Council for Refugees and Amnesty International welcome the announcement by Giannis Panousis, the Deputy Minister for Public Order that the authorities will cease to detain third country nationals held under return orders indefinitely.

© Amnesty International This new tragedy realises our worst fears about the end of Italy’s Mare Nostrum search and rescue operation and exposes the predictable consequences of the European Union’s failure to provide an adequate replacement. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE 11 February 2015 The...

© Haydn Blackey – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Respecting human rights is essential to maintaining security and not an obstacle to keeping people safe. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE 10 February 2015 Proposed amendments to the Spanish criminal code that would expand...

Violent attack against Muslim worshippers outside the Banya Bashi mosque in Sofia city centre, May 2011. Credit: Juliana Nikolova The Bulgarian authorities urgently have to take a strong stand and ensure they are adhering to national and international laws, ensuring human rights for all. AMNESTY...

Photo by George Rex This is an historic victory in the age-old battle for the right to privacy and free expression. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL UK PRESS RELEASE 6 February 2015 Amnesty International and others won an historic victory today as the legal body that oversees the practices of the UK secret...

06/02/2015 – Bulgaria’s failure to adequately investigate and prosecute hate crimes is fuelling fear, discrimination and ultimately violence.