Ukraine: One year after EuroMaydan protests, justice denied for victims of violence
The failure to address the widespread abuses during the EuroMaydan protests risks entrenching a long-standing culture of impunity for police officers.
The failure to address the widespread abuses during the EuroMaydan protests risks entrenching a long-standing culture of impunity for police officers.
We urge all sides in the conflict to treat any detainees humanely according to the Geneva Conventions.
Italian coast guard officials responded admirably and with exceptional personal courage to the SOS call. © ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images
12/02/2015 – The Greek Council for Refugees and Amnesty International welcome the announcement by Giannis Panousis, the Deputy Minister for Public Order that the authorities will cease to detain third country nationals held under return orders indefinitely.
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Violent attack against Muslim worshippers outside the Banya Bashi mosque in Sofia city centre, May 2011. Credit: Juliana Nikolova
This is an historic victory in the age-old battle for the right to privacy and free expression.
Amnesty International Spain action on 6 February 2015