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Brazil activist appeals ‘politically motivated’ prison sentence
A Brazilian court is due to hear an appeal early next week by a prominent human rights lawyer amid ongoing…
June 16, 2011
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Women activists prepare to defy Saudi Arabian driving ban
Saudi Arabian authorities must stop treating women as second-class citizens and open the Kingdom’s roads to women drivers, Amnesty International…
June 16, 2011
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Tamil set for UK deportation following suicide attempt
Amnesty International calls for the UK Authorities not to deport Sri Lankans at risk of torture, ahead of a planned…
June 16, 2011
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Amnesty International Makes Worldwide Appeal to Health Professionals on Behalf of Bahraini Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics Reportedly Tortured Before Standing Trial for Treating Wounded Protester
Organization Plans Twitter Campaign Wednesday Demanding State Department Send High-Level Observer to Bahraini Opposition Leaders' Trial Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150,…
June 15, 2011
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Amnesty International Says Russian Human Rights Defender Not Guilty of Slander Charges
A leading Russian human rights defender, Oleg Orlov, has been accused of slandering the Chechen president has been acquitted by…
June 15, 2011
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Artist Shepard Fairey Creates Colorful Butterly Design for Amnesty International Campaign Against Sexual Violence
Internationally acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey has created a captivating new design exclusively for Amnesty International in its 50th year to…
June 14, 2011
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Response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) proposal to hold confirmation of charges hearings in Kenya
“Amnesty International fully supports the ICC proposal to hold the confirmation of charges hearings in Kenya,” said Michelle Kagari, Amnesty…
June 14, 2011
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Malaysia: Arrest Sudanese President wanted for war crimes
The Malaysian government should immediately withdraw its invitation to Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, and arrest him if he travels to…
June 13, 2011
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Amnesty International reaction to violence against Croatia Pride march
Amnesty International's response to violence against participants in the "Different Families, Same Rights" Pride march in Split which led to…
June 11, 2011
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Sudan: Risks to civilians increasing in Southern Kordofan
A humanitarian emergency is unfolding in the Sudanese state of Southern Kordofan, as forces from the North and South continue…
June 10, 2011
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Amnesty International Warns of Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan State; Residents Report Arrests and Killings of Civilians
Tens of Thousands of Civilians Fleeing Artillery Fire and Aerial Bombings Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] (New York) -- A…
June 10, 2011
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Syria Must Protect Children in Protests, Amid New Reports of Brutal Deaths, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International called on Syrian authorities today to protect child protesters as new video evidence showed the bodies of young…
June 10, 2011