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Afghanistan: On Eve of London Conference, Amnesty International Says Human Rights Must be Guaranteed during Taliban Talks
UN Secretary, Karzai and other leaders to discuss security arrangements including reintegrating moderate elements of the...
March 27, 2011
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Afghanistan: Amnesty International Contacts Taliban Spokesperson, Urges Release of Hostages
Amnesty International has made direct contact with the Taliban to demand the immediate and unconditional release of all...
March 27, 2011
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Afghan Citizens Beaten in Detention at Ukraine Airport, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseWednesday, March 16, 2011Afghan Citizens Beaten in Detention at Ukraine Airport, Says Amnesty International Contact:…
March 27, 2011
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Afghanistan: Government and Parliament Accused of Thousands of Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International Calls on Afghan Authorities to Investigate Human Rights Violations by the GovernmentJanuary 25, 2011(Washington, D.C.) -- The Afghan…
March 27, 2011
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Afghan Election Candidates in Fear of Attacks, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseThursday, September 16, 2010Afghan Election Candidates in Fear of Attacks, Says Amnesty InternationalContact: AIUSA media…
March 27, 2011
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Afghanistan: Stoning to death of an Afghan couple by Taliban condemned
Amnesty International has condemned the first Taliban executions by stoning carried out in Afghanistan since 2001.
March 27, 2011
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Afghanistan: Taliban should be prosecuted for war crimes
The Taliban and other insurgent groups should be investigated and prosecuted for war crimes, Amnesty International said...
March 27, 2011
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Afghanistan: BBC Claims Secret Torture Facility is Operating in Afghanistan; Amnesty International Calls for Investigation
A report by the BBC claims that a secret detention facility is still operating at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan and…
March 27, 2011
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Afghan women human rights defenders tell of intimidation and attacks
Women human rights defenders in Afghanistan have told Amnesty International they face intimidation and attacks as they...
March 27, 2011
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Afghan Citizens Beaten in Detention at Ukraine Airport, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseWednesday, March 16, 2011Afghan Citizens Beaten in Detention at Ukraine Airport, Says Amnesty International Contact:…
March 27, 2011
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Afghanistan: On Eve of London Conference, Amnesty International Says Human Rights Must be Guaranteed during Taliban Talks
UN Secretary, Karzai and other leaders to discuss security arrangements including reintegrating moderate elements of the...
March 27, 2011
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Afghanistan: Government and Parliament Accused of Thousands of Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International Calls on Afghan Authorities to Investigate Human Rights Violations by the GovernmentJanuary 25, 2011(Washington, D.C.) -- The Afghan…
March 27, 2011