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Acquittal of Congolese Armed Group Leader Should Strengthen Demands for Justice in DRC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against…

December 18, 2012

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Ratification of Numerous New Death Sentences Underscores Need for Iraq to End Executions

Following ratification for 28 death sentences in Iraq on Monday, December 17 by one of the Iraqi vice presidents, Amnesty…

December 18, 2012

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Russia Must Reject Absurd Bill that Targets Homosexuals

Russian politicians must reject a controversial new law that targets what it describes as the “propaganda of homosexuality among minors”…

December 17, 2012

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Amnesty International Report Exposes Widespread Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Italy

Migrant workers to Italy from sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Asia are employed in low-skilled, often seasonal or temporary jobs,…

December 17, 2012

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Paraguay Authorities Must Investigate Perpetrators of Curuguaty Killings

Amnesty International said today that authorities in Paraguay must ensure all those responsible for the deaths of 11 peasants and…

December 17, 2012

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Exploited Labor: Migrant Workers in Italy’s Agricultural Sector

Some migrant workers in Italy are paid as little as €25 for a day’s work, live in derelict buildings and…

December 14, 2012

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Masterminds of Russian Journalist Assassination Must Be Brought to Justice

Prosecutors must not rest until those who masterminded the assassination of Russion journalist are brought to justice.

December 14, 2012

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Report exposes “the hands of cruelty” in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas

Millions are locked in perpetual lawlessness in Pakistan’s northwestern Tribal Areas, where human rights abuses committed by the Armed Forces…

December 13, 2012

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Historic Ruling on Europe’s Role in CIA Renditions Is a Milestone in the Fight Against Impunity

Today’s ruling on the CIA’s detention and rendition of German national Khaled El-Masri is a historic moment and a milestone…

December 13, 2012

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President Ouattara Urged to Approve Côte d’Ivoire’s Ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Amnesty International urges the Ivorian government to take all necessary steps to ensure that its instrument of ratification is promptly…

December 13, 2012

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Vote to Adopt the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Findings is “a Good First Step”

Amnesty International issued the following quote on the 9-6 vote in favor of adopting the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence…

December 13, 2012

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Egyptian Activist’s Guilty Verdict “Outrageous” Assault on Freedom of Expression

Amnesty International said today that the sentencing of an Egyptian activist to three years in prison for “defamation of religion”…

December 12, 2012