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Turkey: Amnesty International condemns bombing in Ankara’s Kızılay
Just after 6.30pm yesterday evening an explosion hit Kızılay, a public transport hub in central Ankara. According to the authorities,…
March 14, 2016
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Saudi Arabia: Families fear their sons will be executed within 24 hours
The families of three young men arrested for their involvement in anti-government protests while under the age of 18, fear…
March 11, 2016
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Nigeria: No justice for the 640 men and boys slain by military following Giwa barracks attack two years ago
Two years after at least 640 recaptured detainees were slaughtered by soldiers of the Nigerian Army, the authorities have failed…
March 11, 2016
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Russia: Brazen assault on journalists and human rights defenders in North Caucasus illustrates official failures
The violent assault on human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists in the Russian Republic of Ingushetia is further evidence of…
March 10, 2016
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Ai Weiwei, Snowden, Pussy Riot take place of online ads to protest censorship
Messages from Edward Snowden, Ai Weiwei and Pussy Riot will be broadcast across the internet by AdBlock and Amnesty International…
March 10, 2016
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Myanmar: End relentless crackdown on student protesters
One year after police violently dispersed largely peaceful student protests in Myanmar, the authorities continue their relentless crackdown on student…
March 10, 2016
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South Sudan: Government forces deliberately suffocated dozens and dumped bodies in open pits
South Sudanese government forces deliberately suffocated more than 60 men and boys who were detained in a shipping container before…
March 10, 2016
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Joan Baez Asks Fans to Take Action on Mass Incarceration Through Amnesty International on Her 2016 Tour
When fans attend a concert during Joan Baez’s tour this year, they will not only have the opportunity to hear…
March 9, 2016
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India Kager Case Raises Serious Concerns About Excessive Force by Police
Following the announcement that no charges would be brought against Virginia Beach officers who fired 30 shots at a car…
March 9, 2016
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Gambia: Free ailing journalist –– Alhagie Ceesay Arbitrarily Detained for 8 Months
Gambia should free an ailing journalist who has been arbitrarily detained since July 2015 and drop all charges against him,…
March 9, 2016
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Deep failures in investigation into Honduras activist’s killing put many at risk
The catalogue of failures in the investigation into the death of a prominent Indigenous leader last week exposes the Honduran…
March 8, 2016
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EU Turkey Summit: EU and Turkish leaders deal death blow to the right to seek asylum
The persistent preoccupation with shipping people back to Turkey instead of making unconditional efforts on resettlement and offering other safe…
March 8, 2016