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ISA Repeal is a Significant Step for Human Rights in Malaysia, Says Amnesty International
In response to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s announcement today that the Malaysian government will seek to repeal the Internal Security…
September 15, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Emergency Law Expansion in Egypt, Saying Military is Taking Country Back to “Bad Old Days” of Repression
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) broadened the application of the Mubarak-era emergency law this week following clashes…
September 15, 2011
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Amnesty International, NAACP deliver Troy Davis petition signatures to Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles
The petition signatures, tens of thousands of which are from Georgians, have been collected by AIUSA, NAACP, Color of Change,…
September 14, 2011
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Amnesty International Repeats Its Demand that Iran Free Two American Hikers, Amid Conflicting Messages on Their Possible Release From Prison
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that the imprisoned U.S. nationals Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal would be released…
September 14, 2011
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As Execution Date Nears, Mass Support Builds for Troy Davis from Notable Leaders, Georgia-Based Artists, Individuals Worldwide
From Justice Norman Fletcher and Bob Barr to Cee Lo Green and R.E.M., Georgians of all stripes call for clemency…
September 13, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Human Rights Council to Take Opportunity for Action in Sri Lanka
The panel of experts report, made public in April 2011, found "credible allegations" of war crimes and crimes against humanity…
September 13, 2011
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Death Toll of Syrians in Custody Rises to 95, Says Amnesty International
The toll of Syrians who have died in custody has risen to 95, while also raising grave concerns about four…
September 13, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Libya’s National Transitional Council to Rein In Opposition and Vigilante Groups to Prevent Reprisal Attacks
Leaders of Libya’s rebel forces must step up efforts to rein in opposition fighters and vigilante groups to prevent further…
September 13, 2011
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Truth and Justice Needed to Resolve Sri Lanka Rights Crisis, Says Amnesty International
The United Nations Human Rights Council must act immediately to end the crisis of impunity that plagues Sri Lanka more…
September 13, 2011
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Amnesty International Demands Immediate Release of Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Arrested in Iran
Amnesty International demanded that the Iranian authorities immediately release one of Iran’s most prominent human rights lawyers, Abdolfattah Soltani.
September 12, 2011
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Amnesty International Calls for Release of Students in Chad, Arrested on Suspicions They Supported Pro- Reform Protests
Chadian authorities must immediately release two students held since May for allegedly trying to organize pro-reform protests, Amnesty International said…
September 12, 2011
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Jailing of Chinese Activist Wang Lihong is ‘Inhumane,’ says Amnesty International
(Washington, D.C.) -- A Chinese activist jailed in connection with her support for bloggers must be released, Amnesty International said…
September 9, 2011