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South Sudanese Authorities Must Investigate and End “Horrific Acts of Violence” by Security Forces

South Sudan must take immediate steps to end human rights violations including torture, shootings and sexual violence by security forces…

October 1, 2012

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Amnesty International Expresses “Alarm” Over Reports of Police Beating of Hip Hop Artist Emmanuel Jal in South Sudan

International hip hop artist and human rights advocate Emmanuel Jal has been seriously beaten by police in South Sudan.

September 10, 2012

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Commemoration of South Sudan’s Independence Occurs in the Shadow of Crisis

The abuses committed by the government of Sudan continue to be an affront to conscience.

July 11, 2012

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Sudanese Authorities Must End Violent Crackdown on Protesters, End Impunity for Abuses

Sudanese security forces have detained 2,000 people in connection with the youth-led protests in Khartoum and other major towns across…

July 11, 2012

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Sudanese Authorities Must End ‘Ruthless Crackdown’ on Protesters and Journalists

Amnesty International said today Sudanese authorities must end their ruthless crackdown on protests and harassment of journalists.

June 22, 2012

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‘We Can Run Away from Bombs, but Not from Hunger’: Sudan’s Refugees in South Sudan

Amnesty's new report highlights the heartbreaking situation for Sudanese refugees who have fled indiscriminate airstrikes for neighboring South Sudan.

June 6, 2012

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Immediate Action Needed in Escalating Sudanese Refugee Crisis

In a new report, Amnesty International implores the U.N. Security Council to take immediate action to halt the Sudanese military's…

June 6, 2012

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Amnesty International Decries Continued Bombing and Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid While Civilians Suffer in Sudan

Today, Amnesty International joined Congressman Jim McGovern, actor George Clooney, and partner NGOs in front of the Embassy of Sudan…

March 16, 2012

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Amnesty International Activists Will Join Member of Congress to Demand End to Sudan Atrocities at Protest Friday, March 16, at Sudan Embassy

Amnesty International and other organizations will join Rep.Jim McGovern, D-MA, at a demonstration on Friday morning, March 16 to protest…

March 15, 2012

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Weapons from China, Russia and Belarus Fuel Violent Conflict Against Civilians in Darfur, Amnesty International Reports

Weapons from China, Russia and Belarus are fueling violent conflict against civilians in Darfur, Amnesty International reports today, in a…

February 9, 2012

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Sudan: No End to Violence in Darfur

A new report by Amnesty International highlights how arms sales from China and Russia fuel human rights violations in Sudan's…

February 9, 2012