Press Release
Russia/China Veto of U.N. Resolution on Syria Will Embolden Those Responsible for Violence
The failure of Russia and China to take strong action at the United Nations Security Council Thursday will lead to…
July 19, 2012
Press Release
Tremseh Killings Underscore Need for Full U.N. Access in Syria
Independent monitors must be allowed to investigate the reported killing of scores of people in an attack on the Sunni…
July 13, 2012
Press Release
Russia Move to Halt New Arms Transfers to Syria ‘Feeble’ as Existing Contracts Continue
The Russian government's decision to halt new arms deals with the Syrian government, while continuing to honor existing contracts, is…
July 9, 2012
Press Release
Ahead of Friends of Syria Meeting Friday in Paris, Decisive International Action on Syria Needed to Quell Alarming Increase in Violence
Urgent action must be taken to stop the deadly cycle of repression and abuse in Syria.
July 5, 2012
Press Release
International Community Meeting in Geneva Must Press Syria on Human Rights Monitors
Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties mount, a dedicated…
June 29, 2012
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Attack on TV Station in Syria Condemned as U.N. Finds Worsening Violence
Journalists and staff killed today during an attack on a pro-government TV station in Syria should not have been targeted…
June 27, 2012
Press Release
Charred, Mutilated Bodies Of Syrian Medical Workers - Part of Life-Saving Team Treating Wounded Protesters - Is Further Evidence of Government's Complete Disregard for Human Rights
Bodies of four men found, three of whom were medical students part of team treating demonstrators in makeshift "field hospitals".
June 26, 2012
Press Release
Reports of Helicopter Shipments to Syria Strengthen Need for International Arms Embargo
The Syrian army's increased use of helicopters is putting civilians at even greater risk and further strengthens the case for…
June 19, 2012
Press Release
Syrian Army Reprisals, Including Cold-Blooded Executions of Men and Boys, Wanton Destruction of Homes and Shops in Village-to-Village Rampage of Atrocities Continue Unabated
Syria continues its shocking escalation of killings, torture and destruction of property, including pulling men from their homes and executing…
June 13, 2012
Report
Deadly Reprisals: Deliberate Killings and Other Abuses by Syria's Armed Forces
In recent field investigations in Syria, Amnesty International has found disturbing new evidence of crimes against humanity and war crimes…
June 12, 2012
Press Release
60,000 People Demand Apology to Torture Victim Maher Arar from President Obama
Today, human rights and religious groups delivered a petition with more than 60,000 signatories demanding a formal apology.
May 21, 2012
Press Release
Despite Annan Plan Agreement, Syria Continues to Make Arrests Across the Country, Including Raiding a School, Beating and Arresting 13 Students
Amnesty International said today scores of people are still being arrested and jailed across Syria, including 13 students who were…
April 3, 2012