Vulnerable people forced to flee their own country have been left mourning their loved ones with little hope for justice and reparation.

The Senate report makes it abundantly clear that foreign governments were essential to the ‘success’ of the CIA operations — and evidence that has been mounting for nearly a decade points to key European allies.

19/01/2015 – European governments that cooperated with the CIA’s secret detention, interrogation, and torture operations as part of the USA’s global “war on terror” must act urgently to bring those responsible to justice following a US Senate report containing new details.

In a week in which world leaders and millions around the world have spoken out in defence of freedom of expression, the French authorities must be careful not to violate this right themselves.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

The world’s spotlight is shining on Saudi Arabia. If authorities ignore widespread criticism and unashamedly continue with the flogging of Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia would be demonstrating contempt for international law and disregard for world opinion.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

12/01/2015 – January 12, 2015 marks the fifth anniversary of the 2010 earthquake which killed over 200,000 people and made more than two million people homeless in Haiti. Today, the housing situation remains an outstanding challenge for the Haitian government and the international community, according to Amnesty International’s recent report. We call upon the European Union (EU) and its member states to assist the Haitian authorities to ensure that post-earthquake reconstruction respects and fulfils the human rights of the Haitian population, including the right to adequate housing.

Unidentified Magdalene Laundry in Ireland, c. early 20th century.© Wikimedia Commons

Jason D Wright, U.S. Army veteran and human rights advocate © Pierre-Yves Brunaud / Picturetank