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Russia: Peaceful activist sentenced under repressive new law must be released
Russia’s jailing of a peaceful opposition activist for violating the country’s new law on public assemblies is a shocking and…
December 7, 2015
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Uganda: Arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force hindering debate in run-up to elections
Ugandan police have arbitrarily arrested political opposition leaders and used excessive force to disperse peaceful political gatherings, hindering the ability…
December 7, 2015
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Margaret Huang Appointed Interim Executive Director of Amnesty International USA
Today, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced that its current Chief of Staff, Margaret Huang, has been appointed Interim Executive Director.
December 7, 2015
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Islamic State Atrocities Fueled by Decades of Reckless Arms Trading
Decades of poorly regulated arms flows into Iraq as well lax controls on the ground have provided the armed group…
December 4, 2015
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Write for Rights: World’s biggest human rights campaign puts spotlight on abuses
People who speak out against leaders face increasing risk of punishment or prosecution, Amnesty International said today as it launched…
December 3, 2015
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Mexico’s injustices fall like dominoes as two torture victims released in 24 hours due to illegal evidence
In the past 24 hours, judges in two states in northern Mexico have released torture victims who have spent years…
December 3, 2015
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Dominican Republic takes women’s rights back to 1884
The Dominican Republic has taken a drastic step backwards for women’s human rights as the Constitutional Court struck down reforms…
December 3, 2015
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Southeast Asia: Governments must turn commitments into reality to stem Southeast Asian migrant and refugee crisis
Ahead of a regional meeting hosted by Thailand tomorrow, Amnesty International calls on the governments of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar…
December 3, 2015
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Macedonia: Tear gas and rubber bullets as border tensions mount
Amid increasing tension and violent clashes in the policing of refugees and migrants protesting at the Greek-Macedonian border, the former…
December 3, 2015
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Northern Ireland: High Court Challenge on Same-Sex Marriage Welcomed
Ahead of a legal challenge in Belfast’s High Court tomorrow (Thursday), Amnesty International has reiterated its call for Northern Ireland…
December 2, 2015
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Tunisia: Sweeping crackdown signals abuse of emergency measures
Security forces have carried out scores of arrests and detentions in the wake of last week’s suicide attack in central…
December 2, 2015
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Eritrea: Refugees fleeing indefinite conscription must be given safe haven
The huge number of young people fleeing indefinite national service in Eritrea is adding to the global refugee crisis. These…
December 1, 2015