Nigeria: ‘waiting for the hangman’
This report is based on joint research by Amnesty International and the Nigerian NGO Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP). This report reflects on the testimonies of death row prisoners and former prisoners, and on interviews with relevant officials and NGOs in Nigeria. Amnesty states that the assistance of a lawyer is vital to ensuring the right […]
Nigeria: ‘waiting for the hangman’
This report is based on joint research by Amnesty International and the Nigerian NGO Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP). This report reflects on the testimonies of death row prisoners and former prisoners, and on interviews with relevant officials and NGOs in Nigeria. Amnesty states that the assistance of a lawyer is vital to ensuring the right […]
“Affront to justice: death penalty in Saudi Arabia”
The present report of Amnesty International is the latest evaluation, made in light of the legal, judicial and human rights changes that have been introduced in recent years in the country of Saudi Arabia. The report details cases of death row prisoners on whose behalf Amnesty International has campaigned. It also includes testimonies of former detainees, some of […]
“Affront to justice: death penalty in Saudi Arabia”
The present report of Amnesty International is the latest evaluation, made in light of the legal, judicial and human rights changes that have been introduced in recent years in the country of Saudi Arabia. The report details cases of death row prisoners on whose behalf Amnesty International has campaigned. It also includes testimonies of former detainees, some of […]
Russian Federation: human rights memorandum to president Medveded
The present document of Amnesty International presents to President Medveded of Russa its key concerns relating to human rights in the Russian Federation. Amnesty International believes that President Medvedev should take action on some issues, in accordance with the recommendations below, in order to achieve lasting, substantive improvements in terms of legislative, policy and administrative change. Amnesty […]
Russian Federation: human rights memorandum to president Medveded
The present document of Amnesty International presents to President Medveded of Russa its key concerns relating to human rights in the Russian Federation. Amnesty International believes that President Medvedev should take action on some issues, in accordance with the recommendations below, in order to achieve lasting, substantive improvements in terms of legislative, policy and administrative change. Amnesty […]
Nigeria: prisoner’s rights systematically flouted
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the situation of detention conditions in Nigeria. In July 2007 Amnesty International delegates visited 10 prisons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Enugu, Lagos and Kano States. The prisons included a mixture of some of Nigeria’s main detention facilities as well as small prisons in rural areas. Amnesty […]
Nigeria: prisoner’s rights systematically flouted
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the situation of detention conditions in Nigeria. In July 2007 Amnesty International delegates visited 10 prisons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Enugu, Lagos and Kano States. The prisons included a mixture of some of Nigeria’s main detention facilities as well as small prisons in rural areas. Amnesty […]
Iran: end executions by stoning
The present document of Amnesty International covers the situation in Iran concerning executions. Amnesty International is calling on the Iranian government to abolish immediately and totally executions by stoning and to impose a moratorium on the death penalty pending the repeal or amendment of the Penal Code. All existing sentences of execution by stoning should be […]
Iran: end executions by stoning
The present document of Amnesty International covers the situation in Iran concerning executions. Amnesty International is calling on the Iranian government to abolish immediately and totally executions by stoning and to impose a moratorium on the death penalty pending the repeal or amendment of the Penal Code. All existing sentences of execution by stoning should be […]
Migration related detention: a research guide on human rights standards relevant to detention of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees
This research guide of Amnesty International seeks to highlight human rights standards relevant to the issue of migration-related detention. It is aimed at providing individuals working on the issue of migration-related detention with information about the human rights standards which place limitations on this practice. The guide contains various international and regional standards relevant to […]
Migration related detention: a research guide on human rights standards relevant to detention of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees
This research guide of Amnesty International seeks to highlight human rights standards relevant to the issue of migration-related detention. It is aimed at providing individuals working on the issue of migration-related detention with information about the human rights standards which place limitations on this practice. The guide contains various international and regional standards relevant to […]
Iran: the last executioner of children
The present document of Amnesty International reflects on the issue of executions of children in Iran. Amnesty states that serious failings in the justice system commonly result in unfair trials. These failings include: lack of access to legal counsel and to a lawyer of one’s choice; ill-treatment in pre-trial detention; allowing confessions extracted under duress to […]
Iran: the last executioner of children
The present document of Amnesty International reflects on the issue of executions of children in Iran. Amnesty states that serious failings in the justice system commonly result in unfair trials. These failings include: lack of access to legal counsel and to a lawyer of one’s choice; ill-treatment in pre-trial detention; allowing confessions extracted under duress to […]
United States of America – cruel and inhuman: conditions of isolation for detainees at Guantánamo bay
This report describes Amnesty International’s concerns about the current conditions of detention in the US military base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. As of 1 April 2007, approximately 385 men of around 30 nationalities remained detained as “unlawful enemy combatants”, many have been held for more than five years without charge or trial or knowing if […]
United States of America – cruel and inhuman: conditions of isolation for detainees at Guantánamo bay
This report describes Amnesty International’s concerns about the current conditions of detention in the US military base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. As of 1 April 2007, approximately 385 men of around 30 nationalities remained detained as “unlawful enemy combatants”, many have been held for more than five years without charge or trial or knowing if […]
