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Religious Freedom Under Attack as Shi’a Villagers Face Eviction
The threatened forced relocation of a Shi'a community living in temporary shelter in East Java is yet more evidence of…
January 15, 2013
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Amnesty International Voices Support for Gov. O’Malley’s “Courageous” Stand Against the Death Penalty in Maryland
Brian Evans of Amnesty International USA’s Campaign to Abolish the Death Penalty made the following comments today in response to…
January 15, 2013
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In Mali Conflict, All Sides Must Protect Civilians as Military Attacks by French Forces Continue
Amnesty International is urging French forces in Mali to give as much advance warning as possible to civilians, and called…
January 14, 2013
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Three Years After the Haitian Earthquake, Housing Situation Still Catastrophic
Three years after the Haiti earthquake, hundreds of thousands of people are still living in fragile shelters with severe lack…
January 11, 2013
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Broad Coalition Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Prison Now
A broad coalition of human rights groups and other like-minded organizations marked the 11th anniversary of the first detained men…
January 11, 2013
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Amnesty International Underscores Need for Presidents Obama and Karzai to Raise Women’s Rights to Top of Today’s White House Discussion on Afghanistan’s Security
Amnesty International urged President Obama today to put women's rights in Afghanistan at the top of his security talks today…
January 11, 2013
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Mexico’s New Victims’ Law Needs to be Implemented to be Effective
Concrete measures are needed to back up a new law aimed at guaranteeing the rights of victims of crime and…
January 10, 2013
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Viet Nam: Release 13 Activists Jailed on “Baseless” Charges
The conviction and heavy sentencing of 13 peaceful Catholic activists in Viet Nam today flies in the face of justice…
January 9, 2013
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Sexually Abused Girl Should Be Protected, Not Punished
The charges of “fornication” against a 15-year-old girl in Maldives, who there is strong reason to believe was raped by…
January 8, 2013
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Amnesty International Calls on Saudi King to Halt Execution of Sri Lankan Woman
A young Sri Lankan woman is at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia for a crime she allegedly committed…
January 8, 2013
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Bahrain’s Appeal Verdict Shows Justice System Flaws
A decision rejecting an appeal by 13 opposition activists and upholding prison sentences ranging from five years to life is…
January 7, 2013
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Broad Coalition Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Bay Now
Groups will mark 11th anniversary of first detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay with rally, march and vigil starting at Supreme…
January 7, 2013