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Press Release
Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms
On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his last year in office to bring U.S. laws and policies in line with international human rights standards.
February 22, 2016
Press Release
Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world. “Your rights are in jeopardy: they are being treated with utter contempt by many governments around the world,” said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
February 18, 2016
Report
Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world. “Your rights are in jeopardy: they are being treated with utter contempt by many governments around the world,” said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
February 18, 2016
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up in the suffering of war zones. Governments pay lip service to the importance of protecting civilians. And yet the world's politicians have miserably failed to protect those in greatest need. Amnesty International believes that this can and must finally change.
February 25, 2015
Report
Annual Report: Namibia 2013
Republic of Namibia Head of state and government Hifikepunye Pohamba The long-running treason trial of Caprivi detainees continued, with most of the men having spent more than 12 years in custody. Members of the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) continued to enjoy impunity for abuses against their political opponents. Ethnic minorities faced marginalization and exclusion from decision-making processes. Caprivi detainees' trial The last of the 379 witnesses in the Caprivi high treason trial gave testimony and the prosecution closed its case in the High Court on 7 February. The 111 men remaining on trial faced a total of…
May 23, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Namibia 2011
Head of state and government: Hifikepunye Pohamba Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 2.2 million Life expectancy: 62.1 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 58/45 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 88.2 per cent The long-running treason trial of Caprivi detainees entered its 11th year. Another detainee died in custody, bringing the total number of Caprivi detainees who have died in custody to 21. Human rights defenders, journalists and civil society organizations critical of government and the ruling South West African People's Organization (SWAPO) party were targeted by government officials and SWAPO supporters. Background Opposition political parties petitioned the High Court to nullify…
June 28, 2011
Report
Annual Report: Namibia 2010
Head of state and government Hifikepunye Pohamba Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population 2.2 million Life expectancy 60.4 years Under-5 mortality (m/f) 58/45 per 1,000 Adult literacy 88 per cent Presidential and National Council elections were held in November amid reports of inter-party violence. A long-running treason trial continued with no sign of concluding. Background In the run-up to the presidential and National Council elections held on 27 and 28 November, members of the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) and opposition parties clashed. SWAPO members were accused of disrupting campaign meetings of other political parties. On 27…
March 19, 2011
Report
Annual Report: Namibia 2009
Head of state and government Hifikepunye Pohamba Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population 2.1 million Life expectancy 51.6 years Under-5 mortality (m/f) 70/58 per 1,000 Adult literacy 85 per cent A long-running treason trial showed no sign of coming to a conclusion. Women and girls faced systemic discrimination and Indigenous communities continued to live in extreme poverty. Mass graves were found in the north of the country. Background Government officials from the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) repeatedly accused the opposition Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), a political party founded in late 2007, of promoting tribalism.…
March 19, 2011