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How Hungary is out of touch over granting asylum to war-fleeing Syrians
Hungary rejects the overwhelming majority of asylum requests from war-fleeing Syrians, new figures show, putting them out-of-touch with their EU counterparts.Hungary rejects the overwhelming majority of asylum requests from war-fleeing Syrians, new figures show, putting them out-of-touch with their EU counterparts.
Appalling accounts of death and abuse in Syria's prisons
Amnesty International says the conditions amount to "human rights abuses"Amnesty International says the conditions amount to "human rights abuses"
Turkey: 'credible evidence' of detainees being tortured - Amnesty
Amnesty International has published a statement alleging that detainees in Turkey are being tortured amid the spate of arrests after the 15 July failed coup.Amnesty International has published a statement alleging that detainees in Turkey are being tortured amid the spate of arrests after the 15 July failed coup.
Amnesty International report claims human rights abuses in Egypt include kidnapping and torture
A report from Amnesty International has turned the focus on alleged kidnapping and torture in Egypt of hundreds of students, political activists, protesters and even young teenagers during the past thA report from Amnesty International has turned the focus on alleged kidnapping and torture in Egypt of hundreds of students, political activists, protesters and even young teenagers during the past th
Pope Francis laments child labour as 'modern slavery'
They are the forgotten youngsters – the estimated 168 million, globally, trapped in child labour.They are the forgotten youngsters – the estimated 168 million, globally, trapped in child labour.
The Brief from Brussels: NGO slams EU's Turkey deal
This is the brief from Brussels: a round-up of all the top stories from across Europe.This is the brief from Brussels: a round-up of all the top stories from across Europe.
Angola activists' situation 'worrying,' says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has described the situation of 15 activists detained in Angola as “worrying.” The group is on hunger strike. Among them isAmnesty International has described the situation of 15 activists detained in Angola as “worrying.” The group is on hunger strike. Among them is
Amnesty accuses Nigerian army of mass murder
Human rights organisation Amnesty International has issued a report accusing the Nigerian army of the massacre of 350 people in the north of theHuman rights organisation Amnesty International has issued a report accusing the Nigerian army of the massacre of 350 people in the north of the
Qatar under fire again over treatment of World Cup workers
Qatar has come under fire again over the treatment of World Cup workers, alleging systematic abuses including forced labour. Amnesty International’sQatar has come under fire again over the treatment of World Cup workers, alleging systematic abuses including forced labour. Amnesty International’s
Amnesty International condemns global 'wholesale assault' on human rights
Amnesty International says the United Nations has systematically failed to uphold human rights and international law – and the Syrian conflict is oneAmnesty International says the United Nations has systematically failed to uphold human rights and international law – and the Syrian conflict is one
Russia rejects human rights report which accuses it of possible war crimes in Syria
Defence officials in Moscow are dismissing an Amnesty International report on Russian strikes in Syria – saying it’s based on unfounded allegationsDefence officials in Moscow are dismissing an Amnesty International report on Russian strikes in Syria – saying it’s based on unfounded allegations
Amnesty International accuses Russia of Syrian war crimes
Amnesty International is accusing Russia of war crimes for its attacks in Syria. The NGO says airstrikes have cost hundreds of civilian lives andAmnesty International is accusing Russia of war crimes for its attacks in Syria. The NGO says airstrikes have cost hundreds of civilian lives and
Where does ISIL get its weapons?
Amnesty International has published a scathing analysis of the weapons in the hands of the radical Islamic State movement (ISIL). According to theAmnesty International has published a scathing analysis of the weapons in the hands of the radical Islamic State movement (ISIL). According to the
Syrian Kurds accused of 'war crimes' - Amnesty International
A Syrian Kurdish militia has driven out thousands of non-Kurdish civilians from areas they have captured from ISIL militants. That’s the accusationA Syrian Kurdish militia has driven out thousands of non-Kurdish civilians from areas they have captured from ISIL militants. That’s the accusation
True or false? Six controversial claims on the EU migrant crisis
Europe’s unprecedented migrant crisis has stirred controversy and polarised opinion. The key dispute is over whether the majority of arrivals areEurope’s unprecedented migrant crisis has stirred controversy and polarised opinion. The key dispute is over whether the majority of arrivals are
Rio police 'trigger happy' says Amnesty as Olympics loom
Amnesty International claim that Brazil’s military police have been responsible for the deaths of over 1,000 people in Rio de Janeiro between 2010Amnesty International claim that Brazil’s military police have been responsible for the deaths of over 1,000 people in Rio de Janeiro between 2010
Hungary's new asylum law 'will put thousands of refugees at risk'
Hungary’s new asylum crackdown will put thousands of desperate refugees at risk in neighbouring countries, it’s been claimed. Amnesty InternationalHungary’s new asylum crackdown will put thousands of desperate refugees at risk in neighbouring countries, it’s been claimed. Amnesty International
Amnesty International claims Israeli military committed war crimes during Gaza conflict
There is “strong evidence” of war crimes commissioned and committed by the Israeli military during the conflict in Gaza last year. That’s aThere is “strong evidence” of war crimes commissioned and committed by the Israeli military during the conflict in Gaza last year. That’s a
Alarm bells sounded over plight of refugees crossing the Balkans
Amnesty says Serbia and FYR Macedonia have become a "sink" for the overflow of refugees and migrantsAmnesty says Serbia and FYR Macedonia have become a "sink" for the overflow of refugees and migrants
Migrants face 'torture and gang rape in lawless Libya'
Migrants in Libya are being tortured, gang-raped and abused even before risking the world’s deadliest sea crossing, a human rights groupMigrants in Libya are being tortured, gang-raped and abused even before risking the world’s deadliest sea crossing, a human rights group
"Death Everywhere" - report accuses Syria of bombing civilians
Amnesty International report accuses Syrian government of deliberately targeting civilians with deadly barrel bombs in AleppoAmnesty International report accuses Syrian government of deliberately targeting civilians with deadly barrel bombs in Aleppo
Amnesty says EU "negligent" in migrant tragedy
Amnesty International blames the crisis on the end of Italy's Mare Nostrum search and rescue operation is to blame for dramatic increase in number of migrant deaths.Amnesty International blames the crisis on the end of Italy's Mare Nostrum search and rescue operation is to blame for dramatic increase in number of migrant deaths.
Worldwide death sentences on the rise but executions drop - Amnesty Intl.
The number of executions dropped in 2014 compared to a year before but the number of people given death sentences rose sharply, says Amnesty.The number of executions dropped in 2014 compared to a year before but the number of people given death sentences rose sharply, says Amnesty.
Amnesty report blasts UN, governments for not doing protective duty
“2014 was a catastrophic year for millions caught up in violence,” according to Amnesty International in its annual report on human rights. It“2014 was a catastrophic year for millions caught up in violence,” according to Amnesty International in its annual report on human rights. It
Amnesty calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to lose their veto
It is one of the worst refugee crisis in the world with the numbers topping 50 million for the first time since World War Two caused by a year ofIt is one of the worst refugee crisis in the world with the numbers topping 50 million for the first time since World War Two caused by a year of
Clashes in Hong Kong as protesters attempt to reclaim camp
Clashes have erupted in Hong Kong as protesters attempted to reclaim their cleared camp in the Mong Kok district. Police charge into a crowd ofClashes have erupted in Hong Kong as protesters attempted to reclaim their cleared camp in the Mong Kok district. Police charge into a crowd of
Belgian firm accused of lying over bulldozing of homes
Belgian mining company Groupe Forrest International has denied accusations of being involved in the bulldozing of hundreds of homes in the village ofBelgian mining company Groupe Forrest International has denied accusations of being involved in the bulldozing of hundreds of homes in the village of
Amnesty launches tool to combat government suveillance
Amnesty International has launched a tool that spots signs of governments and intelligence agencies snooping on your computer. The new softwareAmnesty International has launched a tool that spots signs of governments and intelligence agencies snooping on your computer. The new software
Amnesty report: Turkey struggling to provide for refugees
Amnesty International says Turkey is struggling to meet even the most basic needs of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. A report by theAmnesty International says Turkey is struggling to meet even the most basic needs of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. A report by the
Ban tools of torture, says Amnesty
A report from rights group Amnesty International says dozens of Chinese companies are exporting so-called tools of torture. They go on to stressA report from rights group Amnesty International says dozens of Chinese companies are exporting so-called tools of torture. They go on to stress