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Agents of Repression: Egypt’s Police and the Case for Reform
Amnesty's new report highlights serious breaches of human rights by policy in Egypt, and makes the case for police reform.
October 2, 2012
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Six Bahraini Medical Staff Jailed for Exercising Right to Expression Must Be Released Immediately
Six Bahraini medical staff were jailed on Monday for their role in last year’s pro-reform uprising in Bahrain.
October 2, 2012
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Key Human Rights Challenge to 2012 U.S. Presidential Candidates
Amnesty International is challenging the 2012 U.S. presidential candidates to commit to a set of 12 human rights goals that…
October 2, 2012
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Killing of Maldivian Parliament Member “Shocking Act of Violence”
Amnesty International condemns the killing of Dr. Afrasheem Ali, who was stabbed to death outside his home in the capital…
October 2, 2012
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The international human rights movement announces the 2012 Martin Ennals Award winner, a Cambodian monk working to prevent forced evictions
The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA), met in Geneva today and selected the Venerable…
October 2, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls Conviction of Cambodian Government Critic “Shocking and Baseless”
The shocking and baseless conviction of government critic Mam Sonando reflects the deteriorating situation of freedom of expression in Cambodia,…
October 1, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls on Azerbaijan to Free Youth Activist
A young Azerbaijani opposition activist spent the weekend in incommunicado detention after a group of men in plainclothes seized him…
October 1, 2012
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New Amnesty International Report Exposes Impunity for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Colombia
Authorities in Colombia are failing to make any real progress toward justice for women who have suffered sexual violence during…
October 1, 2012
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South Sudanese Authorities Must Investigate and End “Horrific Acts of Violence” by Security Forces
South Sudan must take immediate steps to end human rights violations including torture, shootings and sexual violence by security forces…
October 1, 2012
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Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA Executive Director, Responds to Khadr Repatriation to Canada
Given the Obama administration’s glacial pace towards closing the U.S.-controlled detention center, little and late though it is, today’s news…
September 29, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls on Cambodia for a Fair Verdict in Trial of Government Critic Mam Sonando
Amnesty International calls on Cambodia for a fair verdict in the trial of Mam Sonando, a prominent critic of the…
September 28, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls on Sweden to Assure Julian Assange Won’t be Extradited to the United States
Amnesty International calls on the Swedish authorities to issue assurances to the United Kingdom and to Julian Assange that if…
September 27, 2012