06/05/2011 – On the occasion of the Political and Security Committee visit to the EU Training Mission in Somalia, Amnesty International makes recommendations on supporting security sector institutions in Somalia and raises various questions on the training of Somali forces, including on their...

25/03/2011 – The Human Rights & Democracy Network (HRDN), comprising over 40 European civil society organisations and networks, has monitored popular demand for greater freedom and political change in North Africa and the Middle East.

25/03/2011 – In the run-up to the elections, Amnesty International submits a briefing to the Chief Observer of the EU Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, calling for monitoring of human rights. The ability to exercise the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, freedom of...

To follow Amnesty International's work on the unfolding human rights crisis in the Middle East and North Africa click here    EU must act swiftly to avert North Africa refugee tragedy 23/06/2011 As European Union leaders prepare to discuss their response to the refugee and...

24/03/2011 – This letter transmits Amnesty International’s new report on the recruitment and use of children by all parties to the conflict in eastern Chad. We call on the EU to adopt an effective and comprehensive policy to address the short, medium and long-term impact of armed conflict on...

11/03/2011 – Ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on 21 March, Amnesty International stresses the importance of placing human rights at the heart of all efforts to bring peace and stability in the Horn of Africa region.

PRESS RELEASE EU mustn’t overlook north Africa’s women (Brussels, 8 March 2011) A century ago today, a million-plus people marched in Europe’s streets on the first International Women’s Day, calling for an end to discrimination and for women to have the same rights as men to work, vote...

PRESS RELEASE ‘Do the right thing’: Amnesty International challenges EU to protect migrants fleeing North Africa (Brussels, 23 February 2011) With the European Union’s Justice & Home Affairs Council preparing to meet on 24 February to discuss the increased flow of people...

25/11/2010 – As European and African leaders take stock of the Joint Africa EU Strategy at the Summit in Tripoli, we urge for increased consideration of human rights in all future cooperation efforts. We also urge both sides to do their utmost in addressing the peace and security situations...

18/08/2010 – On the occasion of the adoption of Foreign Affairs Council conclusions on Sudan, please find attached a letter accompanying a new report by Amnesty International, Agents of Fear: The National Security Service in Sudan published on 19 July.

09/06/2010 – The EU’s role as a longstanding partner in assisting Nigeria tackle development challenges is underlined in the new approach to cooperation that was set out in the “Nigeria-EU Joint Way Forward” framework, which addresses good governance and human rights as priority areas. On 12...

09/06/2010 – Following the Council Conclusions on the EU’s role in global health and ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on 14 and 15 June, at which the EU’s common position on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will be adopted for the upcoming 2010 UN Summit, Amnesty International...