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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
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ICC issues arrest warrant for al-Gaddafi
Colonel M’uammar al-Gaddafi and other senior Libyan government figures must be arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court…
June 27, 2011
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Egypt: Military pledges to stop forced ‘virginity tests’
The head of Egypt’s military intelligence has promised Amnesty International that the army will no longer carry out forced ‘virginity…
June 27, 2011
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Amnesty International Calls for Arrest and Trial of al-Gaddafi Following ICC Arrest Warrant
Colonel M'uammar al-Gaddafi and other senior Libyan government figures must be arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court…
June 27, 2011
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Secretary General meets member of the Egyptian Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and Deputy Prime Minister
Amnesty International Secretary General Salil Shetty today met Major General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Head of the Military Intelligence Department and…
June 26, 2011
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Egypt: End military trials, scrap repressive laws
The Egyptian authorities must earn the trust of the people by abolishing repressive laws and ending abusive practices, the Secretary…
June 25, 2011