Familias destrozadas por los bombardeos en Misrata
Por el equipo de Amnistía Internacional en Misrata
Tras 36 horas de viaje haciendo frente al mar Mediterráneo en un inestable barco de pesca, llegamos a Misrata, ciudad donde prácticamente en todos los barrios, calles y hogares se ve y se siente e…Continue Reading
Familias destrozadas por los bombardeos en Misrata
Por el equipo de Amnistía Internacional en Misrata
Tras 36 horas de viaje haciendo frente al mar Mediterráneo en un inestable barco de pesca, llegamos a Misrata, ciudad donde prácticamente en todos los barrios, calles y hogares se ve y se siente e…Continue Reading
Familias destrozadas por los bombardeos en Misrata
Por el equipo de Amnistía Internacional en Misrata
Tras 36 horas de viaje haciendo frente al mar Mediterráneo en un inestable barco de pesca, llegamos a Misrata, ciudad donde prácticamente en todos los barrios, calles y hogares se ve y se siente e…Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch Campaign Wins Top Ad Awards
(New York) – Creative agency JWT has been honored with six prestigious international advertising awards for its campaign for Human Rights Watch involving an art installation drawing attention to Burma’s political prisoners, Human Rights Watch said toda…Continue Reading
UK must send a clear message on domestic violence
Ministers from countries all across Europe gathered in Istanbul today to sign a new
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Ouattara asks ICC to investigate Ivory Coast crimes
President Alassane Ouattara has asked the International Criminal Court to probe allegations of serious human rights crimes during Ivory Coast violent post-election power struggle.Continue Reading
Amnesty: Egypt still abusing human rights
Egyptian authorities continue to restrict freedom of assembly, torture detainees and try civilians in military courts, highlighting the urgent need for reform, Amnesty International said Thursday.Continue Reading
Bangladesh: Unique Opportunity for Justice for 1971 Atrocities
(New York) – The Bangladeshi government’s effort to bring to trial those responsible for atrocities during the struggle for independence in 1971 is an important and long overdue step to achieve justice for victims, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Japan: Raise Rights as China Crackdown Escalates
(Tokyo) – Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan should call on China to release the large number of peaceful critics it has rounded up in recent months during Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to Japan, Human Rights Watch said today. Wen will visit Japan …Continue Reading
Amnesty: Egypt still abusing human rights
Egyptian authorities continue to restrict freedom of assembly, torture detainees and try civilians in military courts, highlighting the urgent need for reform, Amnesty International said Thursday.Continue Reading
The Lives they Leave Behind
"My father didn’t even recognize me," Abdel Wahed, 32, told me when I interviewed him in a hospital in southern Tunisia in late April. His entire face was blackened with serious burns from what he believed was a Grad rocket launched by Gaddaf…Continue Reading
Letter to the Bangladesh Prime Minister regarding the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act
May 18, 2011
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister’s Office
Old Sangsad Bhaban
Tejagaon, Dhaka-1215
Bangladesh
Re: International Crimes (Tribunals) Act
Dear Prime Minister,
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ICC: Recommendations for Nominating and Electing Candidates to Serve as Judges
Dear Excellency,
We are writing to you in advance of the official nomination period for candidates to be elected as judges to the International Criminal Court (ICC).read moreContinue Reading
Investor Coalition Calls on Companies to Adopt Vigorous Policies to Protect Against Human Trafficking Violations in …
Formal Human Rights Policies Incorporating Increased Vigilance and Training Viewed as Essential to Guard Against Material and Reputational Risk.Continue Reading
Families devastated by shelling in Misratah
By Amnesty International’s team in Misratah
After a 36-hour journey on a rather rocky fishing boat braving the Mediterranean sea, we arrived in Misratah – a city where the impact of a two-month long siege and heavy shelling and fighting can b…Continue Reading