Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Says "War Veterans" in Zimbabwe Are Forcibly Recruiting Youths to Attack Supporters of Opposition Leaders

South Korea: Deportation of two senior officials of the Migrants' Trade Union

USA: "Muslim Voices on Darfur" News Conference Slated for Capitol Hill on Wed., May 14

Mexico: Aid to Mexico to Fight Drug Cartels Must Not be a Blank Check for Abusive Security Forces, Says Amnesty International

Colombia: Amnesty International Says U.S. Extradition of Paramilitary Leaders on Drug Charges Should Not Be an Excuse to End Probe Into Human Rights Violations

Nepal: Overturning the Legacy of War - priorities for effective human rights protection

Myanmar: Constitutional referendum flouts human rights

UK: UK Must Pursue Investigations Against Suspected War Criminal

USA: Amnesty International Launches National Tour of Guantanamo Cell Replica Tour Aims to Increase Public Awareness and Mount Pressure on the Bush Administration to Close Detention Facility, Says Human Rights Group

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Sami al Hajj Released from Guantánamo!

Sami al Hajj, a Sudanese cameraman for the television station al-Jazeera, has been released from Guantánamo. He was held by the U.S government. without charge for over 6 years. Sami al Hajj has said that while in U.S. custody he was subjected to a range of torture and ill-treatment, including beatings and denial of prescribed medication for cancer. Many thanks to all who wrote for Sami al Hajj.

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May - June
Amnesty International's Midwest Regional Office would like to invite you to participate in a series of planning and outreach meetings to prepare for our June 19th public event which will address Chicago Police accountability of abuse against the LGBT community.
Chicago, IL

May - June
In connection with the Cell Tour, the Greater Portland Chapter of Amnesty International and a coalition of other organizations are presenting a series of events.
Portland, ME

May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4
Amnesty International is co-hosting a Death Penalty Film Series: 5 Films in 5 Weeks.
Boston, MA

May 31
The Amnesty International Amador Valley High School Student Group is hosting an African Human Rights Conference.
Pleasanton, CA

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