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India: Maoists Armed Group Must Release Hostages

The Communist Party of India (Maoist), an armed opposition group, must immediately release a civilian and five officers of...

March 27, 2011

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United States of America: Doctrine of pervasive ‘war’ continues to undermine human rights

amnesty international UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Doctrine of pervasive ‘war’ continues to undermine human rights A reflection on the ninth…

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International welcomes Odaini’s release but asks what about the others who have been cleared?

Amnesty International welcomes the news that the U.S. government has decided to repatriate Mohammed al-Odaini back to his...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Says DOS Country Reports Need to Be More Comprehensive

Human rights organization welcomes expanded reporting on discrimination and press freedom, but says that reports fail to...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Says President Obama Just Changed the Zip Code for Guantanamo

Tom Parker, Amnesty International USA policy director for (counter) terrorism and human rights, issued the following...

March 27, 2011

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Malaysia: Government Reveals Nearly 30,000 Foreigners Caned

The Malaysian government disclosed that almost 30,000 foreigners had been caned in five years. Unchecked abuses by...

March 27, 2011

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Bahrain: Amnesty International Condemnds Brutality and Deadly Force Against Peaceful Protests in Bahrain with Six People Reportedly Killed

Six people were killed as Bahraini authorities for used deadly force to forcibly evict a peaceful protest camp in the...

March 27, 2011

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Uganda: Murder of Gay Activist Must Be Investigated

David Kato, gay activist, died after an unknown attacker struck him on the head at his home. He successfully sued…

March 27, 2011

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Pakistan: Zadari’s UK visit must deliver human rights gains

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari should use his United Kingdom visit to announce reforms in the country's northwest...

March 27, 2011

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One Year After Massive Political Dissent in Iran, Government Crackdown Widens with Hundreds Unjustly Imprisoned; Torture and Executions Widespread

One year after massive dissent erupted over Iran?s disputed June 2009 presidential election, Amnesty International documents...

March 27, 2011

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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case against Former Somali Minister of Defense One Month from Today

Major human rights organizations file amici curiae brief along with individual torture survivors and their families,...

March 27, 2011

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Libya: Amnesty International Calls on U.N. Security Council to Direct Possible ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Investigation of Libya

Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseFriday, February 25, 2011Amnesty International Calls on U.N. Security Council To Direct Possible ‘Crimes Against…

March 27, 2011