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Civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo Must be Protected as Tens of Thousands Flee Escalation in Fighting
As the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group advanced towards Goma and fighting resumed today around the capital of North Kivu province,…
November 19, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls “Corpus Christi” Prosecution “A Further Tragedy for Greece”
Amnesty International is calling on the Greek authorities to ensure freedom of expression to the organizers, producers and cast of…
November 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Responds to Reports that Myanmar to Release Political Prisoners on Eve of Historic Obama Visit
Myanmar (Burma) has decided to release 450 prisoners on the eve of the historic visit of President Obama to Rangoon.
November 15, 2012
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Deadly Wave of Bombings Across Iraq On Eve of Islamic New Year That Killed At Least 14 People Must Be Immediately Investigated
Amnesty International today condemned a series of bomb attacks across Iraq on Wednesday that reportedly killed at least 14 people…
November 14, 2012
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All Parties in Israel/Gaza Conflict Must Protect Safety of Civilians
The killing of Hamas's military wing commander al-Ja’abari in Gaza City today signaled the start of a new Israeli military…
November 14, 2012
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Pres. Obama Risks Undermining Human Rights Progress If Unable to Deliver Strong Message in Myanmar/Burma
If President Obama doesn’t put his full weight behind further urgent reforms in Myanmar, this trip risks being an ill-timed…
November 13, 2012
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Victims of Killings, Rape and Torture in Timor-Leste Deserve Justice
Perpetrators of killings and other human rights abuses during the Indonesian occupation of Timor-Leste must not be allowed to go…
November 12, 2012
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With United States Election to U.N. Human Rights Council, Obama Administration Must Regain Credibility and Fix Approach to Counter-Terrorism
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, commented today in response to the United States’ election to the United Nations…
November 12, 2012
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Sri Lankan Authorities Must Minimize Death and Injury in Dealing with Violence at Welikada Prison
Clashes between prisoners and guards broke out at Colombo’s Welikada prison today after members of Sri Lanka’s Special Task Force,…
November 9, 2012
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Student’s Killing Underscores Urgent Need for Police Reform in Dominican Republic
A 21-year-old medical student, died after being shot on Thursday during clashes between police and student protesters demonstrating against a…
November 9, 2012
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Zimbabwe Police Must Release Illegally Detained Human Rights Defenders
Three senior staff members of a registered medical clinic that provides medical services to victims of torture were arbitrarily arrested…
November 8, 2012
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Saudi Demonstration Highlights a Year of Failure to Investigate Protest Deaths
As Saudi Arabians in the Eastern Province prepared to take to the streets to mark the deaths of at least…
November 8, 2012