(New York) – Riot police in Georgian capital Tbilisi beat demonstrators while trying to disperse a peaceful anti-government protest, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should launch an immediate, thorough, and impartial investigation into ex…Continue Reading

Australia’s asylum seeker policy came under more fire Thursday with the Human Rights Commission warning that suicide and depression were major concerns in the country’s detention centres.Continue Reading

When it comes to its immigration courts, the United States needs to invest in protecting human rights.

When it comes to its immigration courts, the United States needs to invest in protecting hu…Continue Reading

When it comes to its immigration courts, the United States needs to invest in protecting human rights.

When it comes to its immigration courts, the United States needs to invest in protecting hu…Continue Reading

By Steve Crawshaw international advocacy director of Amnesty International
A hard-hitting UN report has found compelling evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the final phase of the war in Sri Lanka in spring 2009.
In the face of …Continue Reading

By Amnesty International’s team in Misratah
Young and old, women and children, killed, injured, disappeared – every family we have met here in Misratah has had its share of pain and loss.
At a house in the Gheiran neighbourhood, south of the city…Continue Reading