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Sexually Abused Girl Should Be Protected, Not Punished
The charges of “fornication” against a 15-year-old girl in Maldives, who there is strong reason to believe was raped by her stepfather, is outrageous, Amnesty International said.
January 8, 2013
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Amnesty International Calls on Saudi King to Halt Execution of Sri Lankan Woman
A young Sri Lankan woman is at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia for a crime she allegedly committed when she was under 18, prompting Amnesty International to urge the country’s King to prevent the sentence being carried out.
January 8, 2013
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Amnesty International Condemns Guantanamo Transfer Restrictions in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act
Amnesty International USA condemned the restrictions on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law yesterday by President Obama.
January 3, 2013
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President Obama Must Veto NDAA Legislation
Frank Jannuzi, head of Amnesty International’s Washington office, issued the following statement in response to the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the U.S. House and Senate. The legislation will be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature.
December 21, 2012
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Amnesty International Hails U.N. Resolution Against Female Genital Mutilation
Amnesty International today hailed adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a resolution against female genital mutilation.
December 20, 2012
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Two Cambodian Women Campaigning Against Forced Evictions Must Be Released
Two women human rights defenders facing lengthy prison sentences in Cambodia on trumped-up charges must be freed immediately, Amnesty International said today.
December 19, 2012
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New Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto Must Break with Legacy of Human Rights Violations
Mexico’s President must implement immediate and concrete measures to tackle some of the country’s most pressing human rights issues, including abuses in the context of the public security crisis, said Amnesty International in an open letter.
December 18, 2012
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Acquittal of Congolese Armed Group Leader Should Strengthen Demands for Justice in DRC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
December 18, 2012
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‘Pussy Riot World Map’ Shows Global Solidarity for Jailed Russian Punk Band Members
Artists from Pearl Jam, Roger Waters Sting and Flogging Molly to Demand Release of Imprisoned Members of Pussy Riot on International Human Rights Day
December 10, 2012
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Assassination of Nadia Sidiqi Underscores the Deadly Consequences for Women Standing up for Rights in Afghanistan
Suzanne Nossel, executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the following comments in response to the assassination of Nadia Sidiqi, the acting Director of the Ministry of Women's Affairs department in the eastern province of Laghman, Afghanistan.
December 10, 2012
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10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th
Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to write, Tweet and blog in support of victims of human rights abuses worldwide.
December 5, 2012
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Afghan Women and Girls Security Promotion Act of 2012 Will Help Ensure the Protection of Afghan Women
Amnesty International USA today applauded introduction of bi-partisan legislation in the United States Senate that would help ensure the protection of Afghan women as Afghanistan undergoes its security transition.
November 29, 2012