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International Community Meeting in Geneva Must Press Syria on Human Rights Monitors

Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties mount, a dedicated…

June 29, 2012

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Investigation Needed Into Shooting Deaths of Palestinian Refugees in Lebanese Camp

Lebanese authorities must launch an immediate investigation into the deaths of two Palestinian men, including a teenager, during clashes with…

June 25, 2012

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Taleban’s Attack on Afghanistan Hotel Shows Shocking Disregard for Civilian Life

Amnesty International today condemned the deaths of 15 civilians in a Taleban attack on a hotel outside Kabul, saying the…

June 22, 2012

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Amnesty International Stages New York City “Bananafesto” Action in Times Square June 27, Ahead of Historic Arms Treaty Talks at United Nations

On Wednesday, June 27, in Times Square -- ahead of historic U.N. arms control talks starting in July -- Amnesty…

June 20, 2012

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The Circle of Injustice: Security Operations and Human Rights Violations in Ingushetia

The failure of Ingushetia's law enforcement to respect the rule of law is adding to the insecurity in Russia's North…

June 19, 2012

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Russian Authorities Must Strengthen Accountability of Law Enforcement Agencies

In a new report, Amnesty International organization exposes ongoing killings, disappearances and torture in the North Caucasus.

June 19, 2012

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Reports of Helicopter Shipments to Syria Strengthen Need for International Arms Embargo

The Syrian army's increased use of helicopters is putting civilians at even greater risk and further strengthens the case for…

June 19, 2012

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USA: ‘Targeted killing’ policies violate the right to life

Amnesty International calls on all states to refrain from the unlawful use of lethal force, including against individuals suspected of…

June 15, 2012

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Bahrain Court Upholds “Politically Motivated” Convictions Against Medical Professionals

Bahrain's High Criminal Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of nine health professionals tried for their role in anti-government…

June 14, 2012

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Kyrgyzstani Authorities Fail to Investigate Human Rights Violations

A year since ethnic violence in which hundreds of thousands were displaced, crimes against humanity, including torture, rape and murder…

June 8, 2012

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Trial of Neurosurgeon in Libya is Test of Country’s Capacity to Serve Justice

Doctor Hisham Anour Ben Khayal categorically denies accusations he purposefully withheld medical treatment from a pro-Gaddafi fighter who died from…

June 7, 2012

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Israel Must Promptly Release Palestinians Held Under Laws That Deprive Right to Fair Trials

In a new report released today, Amnesty International outlines torture, inadequate medical care and other ill-treatment in Israel's prisons.

June 6, 2012