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Singapore: Disgraceful execution of Kho Jabing
Amnesty International condemns the execution of Kho Jabing, a Malaysian national convicted of murder, mere hours after his last chance…
May 20, 2016
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Singapore president must act now to stop execution
The Singapore authorities should immediately halt the execution of Kho Jabing, a Malaysian national convicted of murder, Amnesty International said…
May 19, 2016
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16-year-sentence against critically ill human rights defender in Iran signals all-out repression
The shocking 16-year prison sentence against prominent human rights defender Narges Mohammadi, who has several serious, chronic illnesses, represents an…
May 19, 2016
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Egypt steps up vicious onslaught against NGOs with arrest of minority rights defender
Prominent Egyptian human rights defender, Mina Thabet, Director of the Minority and Religious Groups Department at the Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms…
May 19, 2016
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New Poll Shows Majority of Americans Believe U.S. Must Do More for Refugees
New “Refugees Welcome Index” shows government refugee policies out of touch with public
May 18, 2016
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Repression on the rise in Algeria as peaceful protesters face imprisonment
The Algerian authorities must end their relentless efforts to silence peaceful protesters, said Amnesty International ahead of the start of…
May 18, 2016
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Malaysia travel ban marks an escalation of the government’s crackdown on dissent
The Malaysian government’s plans to revoke or refuse to issue passports to critics is yet another demonstration of increasing intolerance…
May 18, 2016
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Political crisis in Brazil jeopardizes human rights agenda
Public statement by Amnesty International
May 17, 2016
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Mauritania: Anti-slavery activists releasedÂ
The release of two anti-slavery activists, Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid and Brahim Bilal, who spent 20 months in jail…
May 17, 2016
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Kenya must investigate police crackdown against protesters
Yesterday’s brutal crackdown by Kenyan police against protesters must be urgently and impartially investigated, said Amnesty International.
May 17, 2016
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Deadly bomb attacks in Baghdad show disgraceful disregard for human life
Today’s multiple bombings in Baghdad, in which media agencies have reported the deaths of at least 63 people and injuries…
May 17, 2016
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Authorities in India Must End Impunity for Attacks on Journalists
Indian authorities must bring to justice those behind the murder of a journalist shot dead last week in the state…
May 17, 2016