Salil Shetty
Secretary General of Amnesty International
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View Timeline →Amnesty International: Iran, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia Have the Highest Executions
Amnesty International's annual report reveals a significant increase in executions worldwide, with Iran, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia accounting for 89% of the total. Iran executed…
Amnesty International Described 2014 as a 'Horrific Year' for Human Rights
Amnesty International's annual report for 2014 highlights severe human rights violations in conflict zones worldwide, particularly in Syria, Iraq, Nigeria, and Gaza. The report criticizes…
The U.S. Expresses Deep Concern Over the Possible Execution of Saman Nasim
The U.S. has expressed serious concerns over the imminent execution of Saman Nasim, a Kurdish prisoner sentenced to death at the age of 17, who…
Amnesty International's Call to Iran's Leader to Halt the Execution of Saman Nasim
Amnesty International and UN officials have urged Iran's leader to stop the execution of Saman Nasim, a Kurdish prisoner sentenced to death for crimes committed…