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Exploited Labor: Migrant Workers in Italy’s Agricultural Sector

Some migrant workers in Italy are paid as little as €25 for a day’s work, live in derelict buildings and…

December 14, 2012

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Lampedusa Shipwreck is a Grim Reminder of European Union’s Failure to Protect Migrants at Risk

The sinking of a boat carrying migrants towards the southern Italian island of Lampedusa underscores why European Union governments need…

September 7, 2012

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Italian Authorities Must Halt Forced Eviction of Tor de’Cenci Residents

Authorities in Rome plan to evict Roma families from the Tor de'Cenci settlement, forcing families to resettle in an isolated…

June 28, 2012

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Europe’s Deadly Frontiers: European Parliament Must Stand Up for Migrants

In a new report, S.O.S. Europe, Amnesty International calls on E.U. governments to respect the rights of migrants and stop…

June 13, 2012

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S.O.S. Europe: Human Rights and Migration Control

This report examines the human rights impacts of European migration control policies.

June 13, 2012

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Amnesty International Calls on Italy to End Unlawful Decrees Against Roma

Amnesty International has called on the Italian authorities to end discriminatory measures against Roma after the country’s 'Nomad Emergency' decrees…

November 18, 2011

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Annual Report: Italy 2011

Head of state: Giorgio Napolitano Head of government: Silvio Berlusconi Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 60.1 million Life…

July 11, 2011

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Italy: Amnesty International findings and recommendations to the Italian authorities following the research visit to Lampedusa and Mineo

A delegation of Amnesty International travelled to the island of Lampedusa and the “Village of Solidarity” in the environs of…

May 4, 2011

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Italy: Amnesty International Says Italy Violated Torture Ban During Deportation of Tunisian Man

Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseTuesday, April 5, 2011Amnesty International Says Italy Violated Torture Ban During Deportation Of Tunisian ManContact:…

April 14, 2011

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Italy: Thousands of Refugess Stranded in Appalling Conditions on Italian Island

Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseWednesday, March 30, 2011Thousands Stranded in Appalling Conditions on Italian Island, Says Amnesty InternationalContact: AIUSA…

April 14, 2011

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Italy: Amnesty International Says Italy Violated Torture Ban During Deportation of Tunisian Man

Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseTuesday, April 5, 2011Amnesty International Says Italy Violated Torture Ban During Deportation Of Tunisian ManContact:…

April 14, 2011

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Italy: Thousands of Refugess Stranded in Appalling Conditions on Italian Island

Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseWednesday, March 30, 2011Thousands Stranded in Appalling Conditions on Italian Island, Says Amnesty InternationalContact: AIUSA…

April 14, 2011