Amnesty International USA is the US Section of Amnesty International, a worldwide human rights organization. http://www.amnestyusa.org/rss/en/news/africa.xml en Amnesty International Amnesty International hourly 4 http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010020515305&lang=e&rss=africa The UN Secretary-General has "missed an opportunity" by failing to make an assessment of the credibility of Israeli and Palestinian investigations into violations during the Gaza conflict. 2010-02-05T00:00:00-05:00 countries=israel_and_occupied_territories http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010020415249&lang=e&rss=africa Dozens were killed by security forces during more than a year of anti-government protests, sparked by the closure of the Viva television station in December 2008. 2010-02-04T00:00:00-05:00 countries=madagascar http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010020315256&lang=e&rss=africa Those affected by the 2006 disaster in Côte d'Ivoire, have told of their anxious wait to see if they will get any of the $45 million compensation owed to them. 2010-02-03T00:00:00-05:00 countries=cote_d_ivoire http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010020315260&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has reiterated its call for the Sudanese authorities to arrest Omar al Bashir, who is already charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes over his role in the Darfur conflict. 2010-02-03T00:00:00-05:00 countries=sudan http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010020215238&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International says it fears the authorities are planning to execute some or all of the nine before 11 February, the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. 2010-02-02T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iran http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010020215230&lang=e&rss=africa Muhammad al-Maqalih is thought to have been detained for his comments on the government's conduct in the ongoing conflict in the northern region of Sa'da. 2010-02-02T00:00:00-05:00 countries=yemen http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012715152&lang=e&rss=africa A new Amnesty International report details how many maternal deaths could be prevented if women were given access on time to adequate health care. 2010-01-27T00:00:00-05:00 countries=burkina_faso http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012615144&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International deplores the execution in Baghdad of 'Ali Hassan al-Majeed, also known as Chemical Ali', for his involvement in one of the worst atrocities committed under the government of Saddam Hussain. 2010-01-26T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iraq http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012615148&lang=e&rss=africa Women in Burkina Faso suffer discrimination in every area of their lives, with unequal access to education, health care and employment. 2010-01-26T00:00:00-05:00 countries=burkina_faso http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012515139&lang=e&rss=africa Ahead of an international high level meeting in London, Amnesty International has highlighted an increase in human rights abuses against those who criticize or oppose the government. 2010-01-25T00:00:00-05:00 countries=yemen http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012215098&lang=e&rss=africa A court has decided to transfer $45 million intended for victims of the 2006 toxic waste dumping scandal to a group falsely claiming to represent them. 2010-01-22T00:00:00-05:00 countries=cote_d_ivoire http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012215099&lang=e&rss=africa Habibollah Latifi was sentenced to death in 2008 in connection with his links to a banned Kurdish organization. 2010-01-22T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iran http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012215102&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has urged the Saudi Arabian authorities not to carry out the public flogging of a 13-year-old girl charged with assaulting a teacher at her school. 2010-01-22T00:00:00-05:00 countries=saudi_arabia http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010012015045&lang=e&rss=africa After Sierra Leone, Amnesty International will launch its report and campaign on maternal health in Burkina Faso. 2010-01-20T00:00:00-05:00 countries=burkina_faso http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011915036&lang=e&rss=africa Anissa 'Uthman, a journalist working for weekly newspaper al-Wassat, faces a three month prison sentence after she was convicted of defaming President ‘Ali ‘Abdullah Saleh. 2010-01-19T00:00:00-05:00 countries=yemen http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011815001&lang=e&rss=africa Israel must end its suffocating blockade of the Gaza Strip, which leaves more than 1.4 million Palestinians cut off from the outside world and struggling with desperate poverty. 2010-01-18T00:00:00-05:00 countries=israel_and_occupied_territories http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011414971&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has voiced its concerns that the defendants may have been forced to confess to the 2005 murders of 13 policemen under torture. 2010-01-14T00:00:00-05:00 countries=sudan http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011314952&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has welcomed the release of Palestinian human rights activist Jamal Juma’, one of the campaigners detained by the Israeli military last year. 2010-01-13T00:00:00-05:00 countries=israel_and_occupied_territories http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011314953&lang=e&rss=africa Moroccan authorities have failed to deliver on their promises to tackle the legacy of gross human rights violations committed in Morocco and Western Sahara between 1956 and 1999, Amnesty International said ahead of a report to be published on the issue. 2010-01-13T00:00:00-05:00 issues=DISAPPEARANCES,IMPUNITY http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011314956&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has urged the Iranian authorities to release seven members of the Baha'i religious minority who appear to be facing a "show trial" in Tehran on a collection of spurious charges. 2010-01-13T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iran http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011314948&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International questioned a decision by a court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to acquit a sheikh and member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family who was charged with causing the assault and rape of a man in 2004. 2010-01-13T00:00:00-05:00 countries=united_arab_emirates http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010011114919&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has urged the Iranian authorities to release a group of women who were beaten and arrested during a peaceful vigil in Tehran at the weekend. 2010-01-11T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iran http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010010914896&lang=e&rss=africa Activists are gathering at events in 15 countries on Saturday to call on world leaders to take urgent steps to prevent a return to severe and widespread conflict in Sudan. 2010-01-09T00:00:00-05:00 countries=sudan http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010010814889&lang=e&rss=africa Three men, including prominent human rights campaigner Jamal Juma', are being held for legitimately voicing their opposition to the construction of the West Bank fence/wall. 2010-01-08T00:00:00-05:00 countries=israel_and_occupied_territories http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010010814900&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has urged the Iranian authorities not to sentence to death protesters arrested during religious commemorations last month. 2010-01-08T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iran http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010010714877&lang=e&rss=africa Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were arrested in December, two days after they had a 'traditional engagement ceremony'. 2010-01-07T00:00:00-05:00 countries=malawi http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010010614870&lang=e&rss=africa Iranians banned from contact with more than 60 foreign institutions, including human rights organizations. 2010-01-06T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iran http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2010010414863&lang=e&rss=africa Both parties to the 22-day conflict in Gaza and Southern Israel have until 2 February to show that they are willing and able to undertake credible investigations into violations of international law. 2010-01-04T00:00:00-05:00 countries=israel_and_occupied_territories http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2009122714808&lang=e&rss=africa One year on, no one has been held accountable for the war crimes and other grave violations of international law reported by a UN Fact Finding Mission. 2009-12-27T00:00:00-05:00 countries=israel_and_occupied_territories http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGNAU2009122314847&lang=e&rss=africa Amnesty International has urged the Iranian authorities to ensure that freedom to gather peacefully is assured during ’Ashoura religious celebrations this month. 2009-12-23T00:00:00-05:00 countries=iran