(Brussels, 17 November) The EU must convey in the strongest possible terms its concern for the successive killings of human rights defenders in Russia and the absence of credible investigations, says Amnesty International ahead of tomorrow’s EU-Russia Summit.

(Brussels, 23 October) The killing of hundreds of people in Andizhan should not be forgotten, says Amnesty International as EU Foreign Ministers prepare to lift the current arms embargo on Uzbekistan.

Russian activists awarded European rights prize

EU-Brazil Summit – People must be at the heart of discussions

Marcelo Freixo, a long standing human rights defender arrived in Brussels this Friday, ahead of the EU-Brazil Summit taking place on 6 October.

A substantial discussion on human rights issues should take place at next Monday’s meeting between the EU and the Foreign Ministers of the five Central Asian countries, said Amnesty International.

Eastern Partnership: End torture and intimidation in Moldova

EU-Russia Summit Build a Partnership that respects human rights

Amnesty International today urged US President-elect Barack Obama to show true leadership by making human rights central to his new administration. The organisation is calling on the new government to take concrete steps in its first 100 days which would show genuine commitment to bring the USA into line with its international obligations.