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Amnesty International will insist that states must respect human rights in any actions they take in the name of national security or countering terrorism. Where states fail to respect human rights, governments and individuals responsible must be held to account. We will also work for the rights of victims of terrorism and other violence by armed groups, supporting them in their struggle for truth, justice and reparation.

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Nigeria: Independent investigation into Maiduguri killings vital

2 November 2012

Dozens of men and boys have been reportedly shot by Nigerian security forces as an Amnesty International report slammed human rights violations by the security forces in response to Boko Haram violence.

Nigeria: Security forces out of control in fight against terror of Boko Haram

1 November 2012

The brutal actions of Nigeria's security forces in response to Boko Haram's campaign of terror are making an already desperate situation even worse.

Sri Lanka’s empty promises and denial of rights crisis exposed at UN

1 November 2012

The UN's Universal Periodic Review on Sri Lanka has highlighted Colombo’s continued denial of the human rights crisis in the country.

UK: New report slams secret justice ahead of debate on controversial bill

15 October 2012

A new Amnesty International report slams the UK government’s plans for a substantial extension of the use of secret evidence in the justice system.

USA repatriates youngest Guantánamo detainee to Canada

1 October 2012

The US military has repatriated of Guantánamo detainee Omar Khadr to his native Canada.

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Victims of terrorism and other violence by armed groups

Unlawful Detentions

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Turkey: All Children Have Rights

22 November 2010

Since 2006, thousands of children in Turkey, some as young as 12, have been prosecuted under anti-terrorism legislation for their alleged participation in demonstrations. The demonstrations were focused on issues of concern to members of the Kurdish community and often involved violent clashes with the police.

Living without rights in northwest Pakistan

Civilians tell how they are abused by the Taleban and how they feel abandoned by the government.

Video: Obama's first 100 days

20 January 2009

We are not expecting the impossible from President Obama's first 100 days in office. Watch this video and take action.

Video: Protest launches tour against enforced disappearance in Pakistan

3 September 2008

Amnesty International called on the Pakistan government to reveal the fate and whereabouts of hundreds of disappeared people, amid international protests to mark the

Video: Observing Guantánamo's hearings

6 August 2008

Matthew Pollard, Amnesty International's legal advisor, observed the first trial to take place before a military commission at Guantánamo Bay.

Video: Torture can never be justified

26 June 2008

Don’t let arguments for torture go unchallenged. Watch this video where former US President Carter, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and others raise their v

Video: Manfred Nowak, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture

24 June 2008

In May 2008, Manfred Nowak spoke to Amnesty International about the role of European states in the US-led programmes of rendition and secret detention.

Video: Abu Omar, victim of rendition and secret detention