disappearances

Uighurs returned to China 'disappear' says rights group

fionamc — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:10:38 +0000

China must account for the whereabouts of ethnic Uighurs forcibly repatriated from Cambodia, a US-based rights group has said.

Source: Uighurs returned to China 'disappear' says rights group

Purges strike fear in new Chechnya

Niluccio — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:08:58 +0100

A decade ago central Grozny looked like post-war Stalingrad; now it looks like somewhere in Belgium. Here, in the middle of the troubled North Caucasus region, is a city lined with new, brightly coloured buildings, and freshly-paved, tree-lined walkways. At pedestrian crossings, a digital timer ticks down the seconds until it's safe to cross; locals sip espressos in cafes with names like Da Rizzi and Rafaello, while Jennifer Lopez gyrates on MTV in the background.

Source: Purges strike fear in new Chechnya

Where is Ebrima? Photo action

Kaymer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:41:12 +0100

There is one question we want answered - where is Ebrima? But we need your help ask it.

We’d like you to upload a photo of yourself holding the message ‘Where is Ebrima?’ which we will turn into a photo album to present to the Gambian authorities.

Source: Where is Ebrima? Photo action

Take action for Ebrima Manneh

Kaymer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:36:55 +0100

Send an appeal, by post or fax, to the Gambian authorities calling for the immediate release of journalist Ebrima B. Manneh

Source: Take action for Ebrima Manneh

Where is Ebrima? Day of Action calling for freedom of expression in the Gambia

Kaymer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:19:30 +0100

Amnesty Blogs: Press release me, let me go : Haunted by ghosts: finding Pakistan's 'disappeared'

vero — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:46:47 +0100

One of the things you tend to notice in doing human rights work is the amazing calm of people who have suffered horrible experiences.

I’m sure there are also embittered people who are always unpleasant to everyone they meet after what they’ve been though, but – surprisingly enough – the opposite does seem to be the general rule.

I was reminded of this again last Friday when the Pakistani disappearances campaigner Amina Janjua (subject of previous posts) came to the office to talk to Amnesty staff (and national Icelandic TV!).

Source: Amnesty Blogs: Press release me, let me go : Haunted by ghosts: finding Pakistan's 'disappeared'