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Moving from Pen and Paper to Digital May Mean Progress, But Suppression Continues, Says Amnesty International
On the eve of World Press Freedom day, Amnesty International says that some countries are blocking search engines, charging the…
May 1, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges United States to Guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s Safety, Calls on China to Protect Activist’s Rights
Amnesty International today calls on the United States to guarantee Chen Guangcheng's safety and insist that China protect the rights…
May 1, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls On Ukraine to Stop Police Criminality or Risk Euro 2012 Fan Abuse
Amnesty International today called for urgent reforms within the Ukrainian police ahead of the Euro 2012 soccer competition, in the…
April 30, 2012
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Amnesty International Tells Shell Oil: If You’re Concerned About the Consequences of the Niger Delta Spill, Then Clean It Up and Compensate the Victims
Amnesty International said today if Shell oil is as concerned about the devastating consequences of a 2008 oil spill in…
April 26, 2012
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Amnesty International Condemns Mass Forced Evictions in Belgrade, Leaving Hundreds of Families in Peril
Amnesty International today condemns the decision by Belgrade authorities to proceed with a mass forced eviction in the capital Belvil…
April 26, 2012
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Amnesty International Praises Connecticut Gov. Malloy For Signing Law to End Death Penalty; Calls Action “Historic Step Forward for Human Rights”
Amnesty International USA today applauded Governor Dannel P. Malloy for signing into law SB280, which repeals the death penalty in…
April 25, 2012
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Amnesty International Demands Bangladesh Authorities Account for Deaths of Protesters Amid Spate of “Disappearances”
Amnesty International today urges Bangladesh authorities to initiate a thorough investigation into the deaths of two men, killed on April…
April 24, 2012
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Amnesty International Welcomes Obama Administration Efforts to Avert Atrocities Around the Globe
Amnesty International today hailed President Barack Obama's announcement of new efforts designed to prevent genocide, mass atrocities and other crimes…
April 23, 2012
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One Thousand Young Human Rights Activists From Across Northeast ‘Get On the Bus’ April 27 Headed for Protests in New York City
Activists from across the Northeast will "Get On The Bus" and travel to New York City on Friday, April 27…
April 20, 2012
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Brighton declaration: States must be serious about European Court’s judgments instead of tampering with its independence
A political declaration by the 47 Council of Europe member states fails to address key challenges faced by the European…
April 20, 2012
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Amnesty International Condemns “Shameful” Effort to Strip New Protections for Native Women from Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Amnesty International USA today condemned as “disturbing and shameful” the effort underway in the U.S. Senate to strip protections for…
April 20, 2012
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China: Wu Ying case shows death sentences for non-violent crimes must go
The decision to order a retrial in the case of a Chinese businesswoman facing execution highlights the urgent need for…
April 20, 2012