Amnesty International

Amnesty International blames EU for Turkey’s refugee burden

The policies of the European Union and its member states are putting at risk the lives and rights of refugees in a number of countries, including Turkey, Amnesty International says in a fresh report The policies of the European Union and its member states are putting at risk the lives and rights of refugees in a number of countries, including Turkey, Amnesty International said in a fresh

Police violence during Gezi Park protests unpunished, Amnesty report says

One year on from the Gezi Park protests, the Turkish authorities seem to be firmly set on the path of intolerance, conflict and polarization, says Amnesty International in its latest report The Turkish government’s approach to the Gezi Park demonstrations in 2013 is as abusive as ever while impunity for police violence is widespread, Amnesty International said in a report published on

Racism ‘entrenched’ in Greek police, says Amnesty International


An investigation by Amnesty International has found “entrenched racism, excessive use of force and deep-rooted impunity” in the Greek Police.

“Our investigation shows that the Golden Dawn debacle is only the tip of the iceberg,” said AI spokesperson Jezerca Tigani, referring to a previous probe into links between the police and the neofascist party.

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