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China Must Investigate Veteran Dissident’s Death
Chinese authorities must initiate a full, independent investigation into the death of a former prisoner of conscience, who suffered torture…
June 7, 2012
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Trial of Neurosurgeon in Libya is Test of Country’s Capacity to Serve Justice
Doctor Hisham Anour Ben Khayal categorically denies accusations he purposefully withheld medical treatment from a pro-Gaddafi fighter who died from…
June 7, 2012
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Russian President Putin Must Reject Law Restricting Freedom of Assembly
Contradictory to President Putin's inauguration pledge for greater citizen participation, Russia's parliament adopted a bill that hikes fines for protesters…
June 7, 2012
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Immediate Action Needed in Escalating Sudanese Refugee Crisis
In a new report, Amnesty International implores the U.N. Security Council to take immediate action to halt the Sudanese military's…
June 6, 2012
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Israel Must Promptly Release Palestinians Held Under Laws That Deprive Right to Fair Trials
In a new report released today, Amnesty International outlines torture, inadequate medical care and other ill-treatment in Israel's prisons.
June 6, 2012
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Croatian Authorities Must Tackle Homophobic and Transphobic Crime
Ahead of Split Pride on June 9, Amnesty International finds inadequate protection against and investigation into LGBT hate crimes in…
June 6, 2012
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Amnesty International Says Mubarak Verdict an Important Step, but Full Truth About Victims’ Deaths During Uprising Must be Uncovered to Deliver Justice
Hosni Mubarak's conviction and life sentence shows that no one is above the law. But for justice to be served,…
June 2, 2012
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China Must End Crackdown After Self-Immolations in Tibet
Chinese authorities have reportedly detained hundreds of people in Lhasa after two self-immolations in the Tibetan capital.
June 1, 2012
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As State of Emergency is Lifted, Egypt Must Make ‘Clean Break’ from Abusive Past and Return to Rule of Law
Egyptian authorities must release anyone still held under the emergency decree or bring them to justice in conformity with fair…
June 1, 2012
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Court Ruling Declaring the Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional a Welcomed Step
Today's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals is an important step toward riding this nation’s shameful institutional discrimination against…
May 31, 2012
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Amnesty International Joins Film Directors from Around the World to Call for ‘One More Voice’ for Human Rights
Academy Award winners Meryl Streep and Hans Zimmer team with Amnesty International in a powerful new music video to celebrate…
May 31, 2012
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Major Artists to Attend, Perform and Give Readings at Electric Burma Tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi on June 18, 2012
Bono set to present Aung San Suu Kyi with Amnesty International's "Ambassador of Conscience" Award at concert in Dublin.
May 30, 2012