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Angola: Kangaroo court undermines judicial independence as trial of activists enters fourth week
The barring of family members, the media, diplomatic representatives, independent observers and the general public has turned the trial of…
December 8, 2015
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Iran: Renewed death sentences for juvenile offenders show ‘contempt’ for children’s rights
Iran cemented its shameful status as the world’s top official executioner of juvenile offenders after two young men were re-sentenced…
December 8, 2015
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Human Rights in Climate Pact Under Fire
A handful of countries were blocking human rights references in important parts of the climate change agreement as ministers gathered…
December 8, 2015
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Protection of Human Rights From Climate Change Requires Urgent Shift to 100% Renewable Energy for All
Amnesty International and Greenpeace International call on governments at COP 21 to protect human rights by including an explicit reference…
December 8, 2015
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Last U.S. Execution of 2015 Scheduled for Tonight in Georgia
Georgia is scheduled to execute Brian Terrell tonight at 7 p.m., which would make for the final U.S. execution for…
December 8, 2015
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Human Rights Organizations Express Support to Advance Investigation into 43 Disappeared Students in Mexico
On the night of September 26, 2014, students in Mexico’s southern state of Guerrero were violently attacked by local police;…
December 8, 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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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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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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Syria: Duma Four activists – abducted at gunpoint – missing but not forgotten
The continued plight of four prominent human rights activists, known collectively as the Duma Four, abducted at gunpoint two years…
December 7, 2015
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Philippines: Government must tackle rampant police torture epidemic
Torture at the hands of the police in the Philippines continues with alarming frequency while those responsible are almost always…
December 7, 2015
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Thailand: Detention of anti-corruption protesters shows increasing repression by military junta
The arrest of a group of 37 activists in Thailand ahead of a planned anti-corruption protest is the latest evidence…
December 7, 2015