Japan: open letter to the Minister of Justice of Japan
In this document Amnesty International expresses its deep concern regarding the prolonged detention of minors seeking asylum in Japan.
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India: five years on: the bitter and uphill struggle for justice in Gujarat
Five years since the 2002 communal violence in the Western Indian state of Gujarat in which more than 2, 000 people were killed, Amnesty International remains concerned about the ongoing impact of that violence on the Muslim minority in Gujarat. This includes the situation of internally displaced persons in the region. http://repository.forcedmigration.org/show_metadata.jsp?pid=fmo:9.html
Greece: out of the spotlight: the rights of foreigners and minorities are still a grey area
This report contains an indicative sample of the cases of alleged human rights violations received by Amnesty International between 2002 and 2005. It focuses on violations affecting marginalized populations in the country, such as migrants and minorities.
Nigeria: ten years on: injustice and violence haunt the oil Delta
This report is part of Amnesty International’s worldwide campaign to demonstrate – by showing how companies avoid their responsibilities – the need to establish universally recognised standards applicable to companies.
UNITED KINGDOM: deportations to Algeria at all costs
Amnesty International expresses its profound concern about the United Kingdom (UK) authorities’ attempts to deport more than 15 Algerian men to their country of origin at all costs. The organization considers that these attempts are contrary to the prohibition of sending persons to countries where they face a real risk of serious human rights violations, … Continue reading UNITED KINGDOM: deportations to Algeria at all costs
More resources for human rights: a ten-point program for the Luxembourg Presidency of the European Union
Includes a number of concerns regarding asylum.
Somalia: urgent need for effective human rights protection under the new transitional government
This report highlights the urgent human rights issues now facing those who will govern Somalia. The report describes the traumatic background of state collapse and persistent patterns of massive human rights abuses and the conclusion of the latest peace talks held in Kenya. Issues of impunity are discussed in respect of war crimes, crimes against … Continue reading Somalia: urgent need for effective human rights protection under the new transitional government
Burundi: refugee rights at risk: human rights abuses in returns to and from Burundi
This report is the product of research missions to refugee camps in Kigoma and Kagera regions and Ulyankulu settlement of first wave refugees in Tanzania’s Tabora region in late 2004, as well as to officials in these regions and in Dar es Salaam. Amnesty International delegates also visited Bujumbura, Rural Bujumbura, Makamba, Bururi, Ngozi, Kirundo, … Continue reading Burundi: refugee rights at risk: human rights abuses in returns to and from Burundi
Council of Europe: preliminary observations on the December 2004 Draft European Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
Includes a number of concerns regarding asylum.
Serbia and Montenegro: a wasted year: the continuing failure to fulfil key human rights commitments made to the Council of Europe
This report includes concerns and recommendations regarding refugees in the region and their safe reture, particularly Roma people.