All a government needs to do is systematically kill, abduct, jail or assault any citizens who challenge its authority, and then categorically deny to the rest of the world that such human rights violations occur. The current Sri Lankan Government has followed this exact path, yet has gained higher standing in the international community by being appointed host of the November 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The atmosphere in Guantanamo Bay is one of desperation. Many of the detainees have been imprisoned for over 10 years in this abyss where the rule of law and fundamental human rights disappear. The majority of the men are being held without charge or trial...
Less than a month ago, few people knew who Beatriz was.
But over the last few days and weeks the horrific plight of this 22-year-old woman in El Salvador has inundated social media networks and travelled across the globe.
Today I attended the first hearing in the trial of 12 people, including three leading activists, at a Dar Al Qadaa Al-Ali court. They are accused of attacking and burning the campaign headquarters of former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq on 28 May 2012
Gordon Weiss, speaking at Amnesty NZ’s Human Rights Conference 2013 said we are “enraged, engaged, and well-paid”. I don’t think I am any of those three things — though I am working towards the latter two...
Read More
With sorcery-related killings in Papua New Guinea making news around the world, photographer and recent Amnesty International Media Awards nominee Vlad Sokhin finds the heroes behind the headlines.
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
Youtube
LinkedIn
Join the E-Action Network