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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Vicious Jakarta attack shows utter contempt for human life

A series of bomb blasts and shootings that rocked Jakarta this morning have killed at least seven people, five of…

January 14, 2016

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Indonesia: Papuan pro-independence activist jailed for raising a flag finally freed

Papuan pro-independence activist Filep Karma tasted freedom today after being unjustly jailed for more than a decade for simply raising…

November 19, 2015

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President Obama Must Emphasize Human Rights in Meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo

Today, President Obama will host Indonesian President Joko Widodo for a meeting at the White House. In response, T. Kumar,…

October 26, 2015

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Indonesia: Repeal abhorrent bylaw that imposes flogging for consensual sex

Authorities in the Indonesian region of Aceh must immediately repeal a controversial new bylaw which imposes harsh flogging sentences for…

October 23, 2015

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Indonesia: Report reveals endemic judicial flaws in death penalty cases

Death row prisoners in Indonesia are routinely denied access to lawyers and are coerced into “confessions” through severe beatings, while…

October 14, 2015

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A lost decade for victims of Indonesia’s Aceh conflict

Indonesia is still failing tens of thousands affected by the devastating Aceh conflict, leaving family members and victims in the…

August 13, 2015

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South East Asia: ‘Boat people’ crisis summit an opportunity that must not be missed

Representatives of 17 countries will gather in Bangkok on 29 May to discuss the current asylum seeker and migrant crisis…

May 28, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Indonesian Resolution in US Congress

In response Sen. Tom Udall’s (D-NM) floor speech Wednesday introducing a resolution bringing attention to the 1965-66 slaughter following a…

December 11, 2014