Amnesty International

While nobody can excuse the former president's authorization of torture during his administration, it is remarkably ironic that Amnesty International would call on the torturous nations of Tanzania, Zambia and Ethiopia to bring him to justice.

On this the 50th anniversary of the creation of Amnesty International there is still a great need for your attention...people are still being detained for a variety of reasons!

Amnesty International is 50

This academic report offers a brief introduction to the debates surrounding the use of electronic control devices (such as the Taser®) by U.S. law enforcement agencies.

Amnesty International has released a report that documents crimes against human rights committed by Mexico's military forces. Included among the human rights violations are extrajudicial killings, torture, and arbitrary detentions.

An article highlighting Amnesty International and their work worldwide.

"The Supreme Court has twice delivered the message to the Bush administration that judicial review and civil liberties cannot be discarded."

Recent allegations of vandalism and looting at a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon have led Amnesty International to call on Prime Minister Fouad Siniora to conduct an investigation.

On United Nations Day, thanks to the internet, you can join Amnesty International, in calling for Peace Keeping forces in Darfour. It's a small but practical and effective way to bring the principles of the United Nations to life.

"Amnesty International welcomes the Chilean Supreme Court's decision to extradite former President Alberto Fujimori. The decision sends a strong message that no one stands above the law."

"To some, the action of Amnesty International may appear to be a compassionate response to women in difficult situations of pregnancy, but this is a false compassion."

Amnesty international calls for a halt to the planned execution of a child in Iran. With one of the worst human rights track records in the world, Iran executes more children than any other country, defying International Law about the death penalty for minors.

Amnesty International today condemned both Hezbollah and Israel for not taking any steps to prosecute war crimes and other grave violations that occurred during the 34-day war between Hezbollah and Israel.

Rather than submit to any kind of impartial investigation that might expose the true facts regarding the treatment of prisoners in the "war on terror", the Bush administration instead lashes out in a hostile attempt to discredit its critics.

An investigation into gun culture in Britain.

Admiral Mike Mullens, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits Guantanamo Bay facility following protests by Amnesty International seeking it be shut down

the rights group is partnering with Amnesty international and a handful of congressman, celebrities, and private groups to hold a political rally in Washington D.C. The rally is planned for June 26th, 2007