Laos: the laws are promulgated but have no impact on the people: torture, ill-treatment and hidden suffering in detention
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the conditions of detention in prisons and prison camps in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.Amnesty states that international standards require that detained persons must have access to the outside world – such as lawyers , families and doctors so that those people can take appropriate action to safeguard […]
Laos: the laws are promulgated but have no impact on the people: torture, ill-treatment and hidden suffering in detention
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the conditions of detention in prisons and prison camps in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.Amnesty states that international standards require that detained persons must have access to the outside world – such as lawyers , families and doctors so that those people can take appropriate action to safeguard […]
Pakistan: transfers to US custody without human rights guarantees
The present report of Amnesty International summarizes the context in which arbitrary arrests in Pakistan and arbitrary transfers to US custody have taken place after the events of 11 September 2001 in the US and then describes specific instances of such human rights violations. It ends with a set of recommendations. Amnesty International urges the Government […]
Pakistan: transfers to US custody without human rights guarantees
The present report of Amnesty International summarizes the context in which arbitrary arrests in Pakistan and arbitrary transfers to US custody have taken place after the events of 11 September 2001 in the US and then describes specific instances of such human rights violations. It ends with a set of recommendations. Amnesty International urges the Government […]
Israel and the occupied territories: mass detention in cruel, inhuman and degrading conditions
This report of Amnesty International draws on the findings of several visits to Israel and the Occupied Territories by Amnesty International delegates between March and May 2002, as well as other research conducted by the organization. The report focuses on the mass arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of Palestinians during Israeli incursions into Palestinian residential areas […]
Israel and the occupied territories: mass detention in cruel, inhuman and degrading conditions
This report of Amnesty International draws on the findings of several visits to Israel and the Occupied Territories by Amnesty International delegates between March and May 2002, as well as other research conducted by the organization. The report focuses on the mass arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of Palestinians during Israeli incursions into Palestinian residential areas […]
United States of America: memorandum to the US Government on the rights of the people in US custody in Afghanistan and Guatanámo Bay
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the detention situation in Guantanámo Bay and Afghanistan after September 11. It is these detentions in Afghanistan and Guantánamo that are the focus of this memorandum – which seeks to remind the US Government of its stated commitment to international law and standards, and provides detail on the […]
United States of America: memorandum to the US Government on the rights of the people in US custody in Afghanistan and Guatanámo Bay
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the detention situation in Guantanámo Bay and Afghanistan after September 11. It is these detentions in Afghanistan and Guantánamo that are the focus of this memorandum – which seeks to remind the US Government of its stated commitment to international law and standards, and provides detail on the […]
Madagascar: selective justice
This report presents Amnesty International’s main concern and recommendations relating to impunity for human rights abuses committed in the context of the political crisis in Madagascar.Amnesty International urges the government of Madagascar to respect and protect international standards such as the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Madagascar: selective justice
This report presents Amnesty International’s main concern and recommendations relating to impunity for human rights abuses committed in the context of the political crisis in Madagascar.Amnesty International urges the government of Madagascar to respect and protect international standards such as the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Amnesty International’s concerns regarding post-September 11 detentions in the USA
This report examines the circumstances of the detentions of the two moths following the 11 September attacks. The report follows an earlier Memorandum Amnesty International (AI) submitted to the US Government in November 2001 in which Amnesty International raised concern about reports of incommunicado detention, harsh custody conditions and a lack of public information on […]
Amnesty International’s concerns regarding post-September 11 detentions in the USA
This report examines the circumstances of the detentions of the two moths following the 11 September attacks. The report follows an earlier Memorandum Amnesty International (AI) submitted to the US Government in November 2001 in which Amnesty International raised concern about reports of incommunicado detention, harsh custody conditions and a lack of public information on […]
The Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism – a serious threat to human rights
The present document concerns comments of Amnesty International on the provisions of the Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism, also known in English as the Arab Convention for the Combatting of Terrorism (the Convention). Amnesty International is calling for its amendment to ensure that it is consistent with international human rights and humanitarian law. […]
The Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism – a serious threat to human rights
The present document concerns comments of Amnesty International on the provisions of the Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism, also known in English as the Arab Convention for the Combatting of Terrorism (the Convention). Amnesty International is calling for its amendment to ensure that it is consistent with international human rights and humanitarian law. […]
Egypt: torture and imprisonment for actual or perceived sexual orientation
The present document concerns several cases of imprisonment on grounds of sexual orientation in Egypt. Amnesty International calls on all governments to make the principle of nondiscrimination a reality in practice as well as law. No one shall be discriminated on any grounds such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national […]
Egypt: torture and imprisonment for actual or perceived sexual orientation
The present document concerns several cases of imprisonment on grounds of sexual orientation in Egypt. Amnesty International calls on all governments to make the principle of nondiscrimination a reality in practice as well as law. No one shall be discriminated on any grounds such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national […]
