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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Peru: The price of protest must not be death

Planned protests against a copper mining project in southern Peru must be allowed to go ahead peacefully and without police…

May 26, 2015

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Peru: Urgently investigate two deaths in past two weeks amid anti-mining protests

The Peruvian authorities must promptly ensure thorough, independent and impartial investigations into the deaths of two men in the past…

May 6, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Annual Report: Peru 2013

Republic of Peru Head of state and government Ollanta Humala Tasso Several protests related to mining led to clashes with…

May 23, 2013

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Amid Violent Clashes, Peruvian Leaders Should Appeal for Calm

The worrying intensification of social conflicts over natural resources in Peru is paving the way for a series of grave…

July 5, 2012

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Peru: Missionary defending Amazon tribes must not be deported

Amnesty International has called on the Peruvian government to revoke its decision to expel a British Catholic activist who...

March 27, 2011

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Peru: Missionary defending Amazon tribes must not be deported

Amnesty International has called on the Peruvian government to revoke its decision to expel a British Catholic activist who...

March 27, 2011

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Annual Report: Peru 2010

Head of state and government Alan García Peréz Death penalty abolitionist for ordinary crimes Population 29.2 million Life expectancy 73…

March 19, 2011