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Russia and China have prevented the UN taking action on Syria. More than 5,000 men, women and children have died since protests began. Stand up for the Syrian people.

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Violence in Syria must end

 

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Annual Conference 2012

 

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Torture continues in Bahrain one year on from protests

Amnesty International has warned the Bahraini government against using excessive force as the first anniversary of mass protests in the country approaches. The organisation also said that it continues to receive reports of torture and other human rights abuses in Bahrain.

Syria solidarity vigils in Dublin and Galway

Amnesty International Ireland is holding vigils in solidarity with the people of Syria in Dublin and Galway tomorrow, Saturday 11 February.

Brutal assault on Homs must end

Russia and other countries with influence over Syria must act urgently to stop the bombardment of Homs, Amnesty international said today.

Mongolia a step closer to ending death penalty

The Mongolian parliament has approved a bill which aims to scrap the death penalty in a vital step towards ending executions in that country.

Freed doctors say Amnesty members gave them hope

Iranian doctors Arash and Kamiar Alaei (pictured), imprisoned for their internationally renowned work on HIV/AIDs were at a low point when they heard of Amnesty International’s campaign to free them.  

Linan Abu Ghulmeh released

Linan Abu Gulmeh was released last week from administrative detention in Israel. 

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An Activist Group provides an opportunity to meet people, take action and find out what's happening in your area. See also our Activist Toolkit page.

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Russia must act on Syrian conflict

On 4 February Russia and China vetoed a rather weak UN Security Council resolution on Syria, despite the support from every other council member.

Law key tool for mental health reform

New law is needed to ensure comprehensive community mental health services become a reality.

Free Liu Xiaobo

Last year more than a thousand diplomats, politicians and celebrities stood in the city hall in Oslo and applauded an empty chair.

 

End unfair trials in Egypt

Like thousands of Egyptians, Amr Abdallah Al-Beheiry is waiting for justice. One year after the “25 January Revolution”, it seems further away than ever.

Aziz Dweik has been given a six-month administrative detention order

The Speaker of the Palestinian parliament, Aziz Dweik, has been placed under administrative detention following his arrest on 19 January.

Palestinian school at risk of demolition

A primary school for Palestinian Bedouin children in the Jerusalem area could be destroyed at any time.

Eight men have been executed in Saudi Arabia since 5 September.

Since the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, executions have resumed in Saudi Arabia at an alarming rate.

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