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South Sudan: Put Human Rights First
South Sudan should mark its independence on July 9, 2011, by taking key steps to further a robust human rights…
June 30, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges President of Mexico to Immediately Investigate Navy ‘Disappearances’
Mexico's President Felipe Calderón must immediately launch an independent civilian investigation into the whereabouts of least six people who were…
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Afghan Authorities to Allow International Criminal Court to Prosecute Taliban Attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against…
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Greek Police to Not Use Excessive Force on Athens Protesters
Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said…
June 29, 2011
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Tear gas fired as Greek police clash with Athens protesters
Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said…
June 29, 2011
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Afghanistan: Authorities must look to the International Criminal Court to prosecute Taleban attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against…
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Hostility Towards Human Rights Defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today, after recent threats…
June 29, 2011
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Fresh threats against human rights defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Disappointed with Lack of Progress Towards End of Segregation of Romani Children in Slovakia
Violations of Romani children’s right to education without discrimination continue despite the government’s commitment, in August 2010, to adopt measures…
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Bombings Against Civilians in Nigeria
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.)-Nigerian armed groups must stop attacking civilians, Amnesty International said today, after as many…
June 27, 2011
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Nigeria: Armed groups targeting civilians in latest bombings
Nigerian armed groups must stop attacking civilians, Amnesty International said today, after as many as 30 people were killed in…
June 27, 2011
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Egypt Military Pledges to Amnesty International to Stop Forced ‘Virginity Tests’
Contact: AIUSA Media Relations: (202) 509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - The head of Egypt's military intelligence has promised Amnesty International that…
June 27, 2011