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Press Release
New Report Documents “Horrific, Violent Attacks” on Women, Including Rapes, in Cairo’s Tahrir Square
In a new report today, Amnesty International documented a pattern of recent mob-led sexual assaults on women in Cairo’s Tahrir…
February 6, 2013
Press Release
On Eve of Appeal Hearing in Haiti, Former Leader Jean-Claude Duvalier Must Not be Allowed to Evade Justice
As a Haitian court was due to hear an appeal Thursday on the case against former Haitian leader Jean-Claude Duvalier,…
February 6, 2013
Press Release
Tunisian Authorities Must Conduct Immediate Investigation Into “Shocking” Killing of Political Opposition Figure, Shot Outside Home
Amnesty International called for an immediate independent and impartial probe of today’s killing of Chokri Belaid, a leading figure of…
February 6, 2013
Report
Mali: First Assessment of the Human Rights Situation After Three-Week Conflict
Evidence documented by Amnesty International researchers shows serious human rights abuses by the Malian army, including extrajudicial executions.
February 1, 2013
Press Release
Haitian Authorities Must Stop New Wave of Illegal and Violent Evictions Leaving Hundreds of Families Homeless
The Haitian authorities must urgently move to prevent illegal and violent evictions of people living in makeshift camps and take…
February 1, 2013
Press Release
Serious Human Rights Abuses by Malian Army, Including Extrajudicial Executions, Says New Report From Conflict Zone
The Malian army has committed serious human rights violations including extrajudicial executions and arbitrary arrests of civilians, according to evidence…
January 31, 2013
Press Release
Police Reforms Must Be Made in Kenya Before National Elections in March
Amnesty International is calling on Kenyan authorities to take urgent steps to fulfill the ambitious agenda of promised police reforms…
January 30, 2013
Press Release
Cuban Authorities Must Release Journalist Accused of “Disrespect” Towards Castro
Authorities in Cuba must immediately release imprisoned Cuban journalist Calixto Martínez, accused of “controversial” reporting and “disrespect” toward Castro, Amnesty…
January 30, 2013
Press Release
Former President of Guatemala to Stand Trial — a Positive Step Towards Justice
Amnesty International said today that General Efraín Ríos Montt and his former head of military intelligence, General José Mauricio Rodríguez…
January 29, 2013
Press Release
Unnecessary Lethal Force Used by Security Forces in Weekend Protests in Egypt
Amnesty International said today its researchers documented unnecessary lethal force by security forces in Egypt during a weekend of clashes…
January 28, 2013
Press Release
Fourteen Iranian Journalists Arrested After Security Forces Storm Newspaper Offices
Amnesty International called on Iran today to immediately release all journalists who are being detained following weekend raids by authorities…
January 28, 2013
Press Release
Immigration Reform Must Respect the Rights of Immigrants, Not Sideline Them
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to the proposed comprehensive immigration blueprint…
January 28, 2013