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The media unit organises events to launch Amnesty International reports, produces material for the media on Amnesty International's position and concerns relating to key human rights issues, works in partnership with our colleagues in national sections around the world and provides spokespeople for interview on both our work and for comment on other news stories with a human rights angle.
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Press Releases
Zimbabwe: Pan-African Campaign of Solidarity for Zimbabwe - 4 July 2008
On Saturday 12 July 2008, following a call by CIVICUS: World Alliance For Citizen Participation, Amnesty International and the Global Call for Action Against Poverty (GCAP), citizens of Africa will unite to express their solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe who are suffering persistent violations of their rights. Saturday represents the launch of a Pan-African Campaign of Solidarity for Zimbabwe, and will be followed by events continent-wide.UK: Stronger witness protection needed to ensure accountability for war crimes - 3 July 2008
Amnesty International today expressed disappointment at the deportation from the UK of Sri Lankan national Vinayagamoorthi Muralitharan, known as Karuna, who is alleged to have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sri Lanka. He was deported following his conviction on immigration charges.Olympics: AI’s actions for a positive human rights legacy for the Games - 3 July 2008
Tens of thousands of Amnesty International members around the world will participate in public actions in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics to call on the Chinese authorities to fulfil the commitments they made to improve human rights as part of hosting the Olympics.Mongolia: Call for restraint after violent protests - 2 July 2008
Amnesty International today called for restraint by both the authorities and the protesters to prevent any further deaths or injuries following the violent protests in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. According to press reports, five people have been killed, more than 300 injured and hundreds detained.Colombia: All hostages must be released - 2 July 2008
In reaction to the news that former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt has at last gained her freedom, Amnesty International said:“This is positive news but we should not forget about the other hundreds who continue to be held across Colombia. We urge the FARC to release them immediately and unconditionally."
