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Iran Must Clarify Fate of 11 Men After Apparent Stay of Execution
The fate and whereabouts of 11 men due to be put to death on Saturday must be disclosed by the…
October 15, 2012
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Forced Eviction of Roma Settlements in France Leaves About 150 Homeless
Around 150 Roma – including some 60 children – have been left homeless outside Paris after being forcibly evicted and…
October 15, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls on Cuba to Allow “Ladies in White” Activists to Freely Commemorate Anniversary of Leader’s Death
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, [email protected], 212-633-4150, @strimel (New York) -- Amnesty International said today it is concerned about the safety of…
October 11, 2012
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Violent Forced Land Evictions on the Rise in China, Charges New Amnesty International Report
Violent forced evictions in China are on the rise as local authorities seek to offset huge debts by seizing and…
October 11, 2012
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Mexican Authorities Urged to End Torture Epidemic and Hold Security Forces Accountable
The Mexican government must take decisive action to prevent police and security forces from torturing and abusing those in their…
October 10, 2012
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Amnesty International Disappointed by Appeals Court’s Decision to Uphold Two of the Women’s Pussy Riot Prison Sentence
Amnesty International welcomes release of Ekaterina Samutsevich, but deeply’ concerned about Maria Alekhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova’s possible inhumane prison conditions;…
October 10, 2012
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Amnesty International Reports Illegal Detentions, Enforced Disappearances and Torture of Civilians by Rwandan Military Intelligence
Rwanda’s military intelligence, known as J2, has illegally held scores of civilians in military camps where they allegedly were beaten…
October 9, 2012
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Taliban Claims Responsibility for Shooting 14-Year-Old Pakistani Girl
Amnesty International has denounced the Taliban for its “shocking act of violence” after the organization claimed responsibility for the shooting…
October 9, 2012
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Cuba Must Release Opposition Blogger Immediately
A prominent Cuban opposition blogger, due to cover the opening trial of Spanish politician Ángel Francisco Carromero Barrios, was arrested…
October 5, 2012
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Libya Must Lift Siege on Former Gaddafi Stronghold in Bani Walid
A large contingent of armed forces and armed militias has surrounded the Libyan town of Bani Walid in preparation for…
October 5, 2012
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‘Cybercrime’ Law in the Philippines Rolls Back Protection for Free Speech
A new ‘cybercrime’ law in the Philippines poses serious risks to freedom of expression and must be reviewed, Amnesty International…
October 5, 2012
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Rihanna and Shakira Should Think Twice before Performing in Azerbaijan Because of Human Rights Abuses in the Country
Top-selling artists Rihanna and Shakira should bear in mind the human rights abuses being inflicted on the people of Azerbaijan…
October 5, 2012