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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Zimbabwe: End the death penalty after 10-year execution hiatus

A 10-year hiatus in executions is a milestone for the protection of the right to life and the eventual abolition…

July 21, 2015

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Beyond Tokenism: The Need to License Community Radio Stations in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwean government’s continuing stranglehold on community radio and its refusal to issue licenses to all but commercial operators with…

May 19, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Stéphane Koche has been an LGBTI activist in Cameroon since 2005 (Photo Credit: Amnesty International).

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Making Love a Crime: Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa

This report provides an analysis of the legal environment and wider context of human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

June 24, 2013

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Annual Report: Zimbabwe 2013

Republic of Zimbabwe Head of state and government Robert Mugabe Mistrust between members of the Government of National Unity (GNU)…

May 30, 2013

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Fears Arise that Zimbabwe Will Restart Executions after Appointment of New Hangman for Country

Amnesty International said today reports that Zimbabwe has recruited a new hangman are “disturbing” and raises fears that the country…

February 8, 2013

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Zimbabwe Police Must Release Illegally Detained Human Rights Defenders

Three senior staff members of a registered medical clinic that provides medical services to victims of torture were arbitrarily arrested…

November 8, 2012

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Zimbabwe Urged to Remove Death Penalty in New Constitution

Amnesty International once again calls on Zimbabwe authorities to strike death penalty provision from latest draft of new Consitution.

July 26, 2012

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Amnesty International Honors Activist Jenni Williams for Inspiring Zimbabweans to Stand Up for Freedom and Basic Rights

Activist Jenni Williams, a founder of the social justice movement Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), who has endured dozens of…

March 26, 2012

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Amnesty International Demands that Zimbabwe Release Nine Activists Arrested Following Demonstration By Women of Zimbabwe Arise

Amnesty International today called on the Zimbabwean authorities to immediately and unconditionally release nine members of the activist organization, Women…

February 8, 2012