Amnesty International

Amnesty International on its work with Moazzam Begg and Cageprisoners February 12, 2010 Amnesty International’s interim Secretary General Claudio Cordone on the controversy surrounding the organization in light of statements made by a staff member.

Amnesty International

Indian government must stop refinery expansion until human rights are addressed February 11, 2010 Indian authorities have given local communities scant information about the potential impact of a refinery expansion and mining project proposed by subsidiaries of Vedanta Resources in Orissa.

Amnesty International

Indian government must stop bauxite mine and refinery expansion until human rights are addressed February 09, 2010 Indian authorities have given local communities scant or misleadinginformation about the potential impact of a proposed alumina refineryexpansion and mining project to be operated by subsidiaries of UK-basedcompany Vedanta Resources in Orissa.

Amnesty International

UN urged to condemn Nicaragua abortion ban February 05, 2010 The country’s revised penal code stipulates prison sentences for girls and women who seek an abortionand for health professionals who provide health services associatedwith abortion.

Amnesty International

Police violence and illegal evictions near Papua New Guinean gold mine must be investigated February 03, 2010 Police in Papua New Guinea burnt down homes and threatened people with guns whileillegally evicting them from land next to one of the country’s biggest gold mines.