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Amnesty International Leaders, Activists Speak In Support of Repealing Death Penalty at Maryland House and Senate Hearings
“Marylanders are now on course to eliminate the abhorrent practice of capital punishment. The state will have an opportunity to…
February 14, 2013
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New Report Released Two Years after Bahrain Uprising Shows that Many Still Pay Price of Freedom for Daring to Speak Out
Two years after the 2011 uprising in Bahrain, prisoners of conscience remain behind bars and activists continue to be jailed…
February 13, 2013
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House Must Follow Senate Lead and Pass the Violence Against Women Act
Cristina Finch, director of Amnesty International USA's Women's Human Rights program, issued the following statement in response to the U.S.…
February 12, 2013
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Amnesty International Activists Co-Host “One Billion Rising” Events in New York, Washington, Atlanta, and Chicago on Valentine’s Day
Amnesty International activists in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington are inviting the public to join them at…
February 11, 2013
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Aamer Must Be Released Immediately Unless Charged and Fairly Tried
Amnesty International will present more than 50,000 petitions, addressed to President Barack Obama, to the White House and to the…
February 11, 2013
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Anti-Flag Records “Toast to Freedom” Track for Amnesty International
Progressive punk rock icons Anti-Flag have joined forces with Staages Music and Art For Amnesty to release an electrifying version…
February 11, 2013
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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