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Trial of former first lady Simone Gbagbo opens in Côte d’Ivoire
While today’s trial of former first lady Simone Gbagbo is an important step towards ending impunity in Côte d’Ivoire, Amnesty…
May 9, 2016
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The death penalty will not deliver security in Afghanistan
The death penalty will deliver neither the justice that victims deserve nor the security that Afghanistan seeks, Amnesty International said…
May 9, 2016
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Human rights defender is killed in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities are failing to protect human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today following the killing of a prominent activist.
May 9, 2016
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Amnesty International Says UN Refugee Plan Could Be a Game Changer
An upcoming United Nations plan for addressing the unprecedented global refugee crisis could be a game-changer if governments back it…
May 6, 2016
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Rape and murder of Dalit woman highlights persistence of caste, gender-based violence
Authorities in the south Indian state of Kerala must ensure an independent investigation into allegations of police inaction in a…
May 6, 2016
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Ethiopia must release opposition politician held for Facebook posts
The Ethiopian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release a prominent opposition politician facing a possible death sentence on trumped-up terrorism…
May 6, 2016
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Reckless closure of world’s biggest refugee camp in Kenya will put lives at risk
The Kenyan government’s decision to close down two large refugee camps, including the world’s biggest at Dadaab, is likely to…
May 6, 2016
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Security challenges in Iraq do not give carte blanche to commit human rights violations
The daily security threats that plague the lives of Iraqi civilians must not open the door to more human rights…
May 5, 2016
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Bangladesh must halt imminent execution after Supreme Court upholds death sentence
The Bangladeshi authorities should halt the imminent execution of Motiur Rahman Nizami and impose a moratorium on the death penalty,…
May 5, 2016
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Authorities must put end to killing spree of people with albinism in Malawi
Malawian authorities must take immediate action to stop the ritual killings of people with albinism following the discovery of two…
May 5, 2016
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Overdue release of artist in Iran must be followed by freedom for other prisoners of conscience
The release of Iranian artist and activist Atena Farghadani yesterday is a long-overdue step towards righting the injustice against her…
May 4, 2016
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Trial of Mexican woman tortured to confess murder comes to a close as state prosecutors prepare final arguments
A woman who was tortured for 15 hours to confess to a crime and who has been languishing in prison…
May 4, 2016