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Countries Must Adopt Strong Arms Trade Treaty to Stop Contributing to the Use of Child Soldiers
On Monday, Feb. 12, International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, Amnesty International highlights the need to adopt a…
February 11, 2013
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Papua New Guinea Must End ‘Sorcery’ Killings and Harassment
After the brutal murder of a woman accused of using witchcraft to kill a young boy, Amnesty International called on…
February 8, 2013
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Fears Arise that Zimbabwe Will Restart Executions after Appointment of New Hangman for Country
Amnesty International said today reports that Zimbabwe has recruited a new hangman are “disturbing” and raises fears that the country…
February 8, 2013
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Brennan “Orwellian” on Torture; Wrong on Drones
Brennan is "Orwellian" on torture and wrong on drones.
February 7, 2013
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One Year Before Olympics in Sochi, Russia Continues Its “Assault on Freedom”
With only a year left before the start of the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia has little time…
February 7, 2013
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Transparency Not the End Goal; End Drone Kill List
In response to reports that President Barack Obama has decided to release further details about his administration's legal rationale for…
February 7, 2013
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Tunisian Authorities Must Conduct Immediate Investigation Into “Shocking” Killing of Political Opposition Figure, Shot Outside Home
Amnesty International called for an immediate independent and impartial probe of today’s killing of Chokri Belaid, a leading figure of…
February 6, 2013
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On Eve of Appeal Hearing in Haiti, Former Leader Jean-Claude Duvalier Must Not be Allowed to Evade Justice
As a Haitian court was due to hear an appeal Thursday on the case against former Haitian leader Jean-Claude Duvalier,…
February 6, 2013
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New Report Documents “Horrific, Violent Attacks” on Women, Including Rapes, in Cairo’s Tahrir Square
In a new report today, Amnesty International documented a pattern of recent mob-led sexual assaults on women in Cairo’s Tahrir…
February 6, 2013
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Haitian Authorities Must Stop New Wave of Illegal and Violent Evictions Leaving Hundreds of Families Homeless
The Haitian authorities must urgently move to prevent illegal and violent evictions of people living in makeshift camps and take…
February 1, 2013
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Serious Human Rights Abuses by Malian Army, Including Extrajudicial Executions, Says New Report From Conflict Zone
The Malian army has committed serious human rights violations including extrajudicial executions and arbitrary arrests of civilians, according to evidence…
January 31, 2013
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Cuban Authorities Must Release Journalist Accused of “Disrespect” Towards Castro
Authorities in Cuba must immediately release imprisoned Cuban journalist Calixto Martínez, accused of “controversial” reporting and “disrespect” toward Castro, Amnesty…
January 30, 2013