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Egyptian Government Must Protect Christians from Sectarian Violence

There has been an unprecedented rise in sectarian violence across Egypt targeting Coptic Christians and the Egyptian authorities must take…

August 19, 2013

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Egyptian Security Forces Must Avoid Further Bloodshed

Promises by the authorities to use lethal methods only as a last resort to disperse protesters appear to have been…

August 14, 2013

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Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert to be Held Front of the Russian Embassy

Amnesty International members, activists and music lovers will show their support for Pussy Riot at the second annual punk concert…

August 13, 2013

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IF YOU LOVE YOUR LIFE, MOVE OUT! NIGERIA: Forced Eviction in Badia East, Lagos State

People in Badia East have displayed extraordinary courage, solidarity and resilience during and after the forced eviction. The community has…

August 12, 2013

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Satellite Images of Aleppo, Now Half-Emptied, Show Devastation

The most recent evidence of how the protracted conflict in Syria is fueling human rights violations and a spiraling displacement…

August 7, 2013

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Russia Must Not Backslide on Human Rights

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama canceling his…

August 7, 2013

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Evidence Shows Morsi Supporters Tortured Protesters in Egypt

Anti-Morsi protesters told Amnesty International how they were captured, beaten, subjected to electric shocks or stabbed by individuals loyal to…

August 2, 2013

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U.S. Focus Must Shift from Snowden to Surveillance Programs

Russia's decision to grant Edward Snowden temporary asylum is a positive development and should allow governments and civil society to…

August 1, 2013

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Bradley Manning Trial Underscores Serious Accountability Failures

U.S. authorities have failed to deliver justice for serious human rights violations committed in the context of counter-terror operations dating…

July 31, 2013

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Washington, D.C. #FreedomHack Announced, Will Aid Press Freedom in Mexico

Amnesty International, CommunityRED and Cont3nt will host a hackathon focused on developing secure digital tools to improve security for journalists,…

July 31, 2013

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Egypt’s Decision to End Pro-Morsi Sit-Ins Will Only Lead to Bloodshed

The Egyptian government’s decision to mandate security forces to end all pro-Morsi sit-ins in Greater Cairo, considering recent violence against…

July 31, 2013

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U.S. Drone Strikes: “Any Move Forward Has Got to Include Accountability”

In response to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arriving in Pakistan for meetings to ease tensions over U.S. drone…

July 31, 2013