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Press Release
Man and Woman Stoned to Death in Northern Mali
Amnesty International condemned the 'gruesome and horrific' act as another abuse as Militias continue to impose fundamentalist Islamic law.
July 31, 2012
Report
Mali: “We Haven’t Seen Our Cellmates Since”
Amnesty report on Mali looks at enforced disappearances and torture of soliders and police officers opposed to the junta.
July 30, 2012
Press Release
Extra-Judicial Killings, Enforced Disappearances, Torture and Sexual Abuse Documented in Mali Counter-Coup
Soldiers loyal to the military junta carried out widespread human rights abuses, according to a new Amnesty International report.
July 30, 2012
Press Release
Inter-American Court Ruling in Favor of Sarayaku is a Step Forward for Indigenous Rights
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has come down in favor of the Sarayaku indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon…
July 27, 2012
Press Release
Obama Administration Must Not Delay Consensus on Historic U.N. Arms Trade Treaty on Final Day of Talks
The White House must not delay consensus at the United Nations on an historic arms trade treaty.
July 27, 2012
Press Release
Bahrain urged to free prisoners of conscience as appeals approach
Amnesty calls for the release of a human rights activist jailed for offensive tweets who faces an appeal Tuesday .
July 27, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Blasts Obama Administration for “Stunning Cowardice” At UN Arms Talks
Suzanne Nossel, executive director, Amnesty International USA, made the following comments Friday night about the White House about-face that ended…
July 27, 2012
Press Release
Zimbabwe Urged to Remove Death Penalty in New Constitution
Amnesty International once again calls on Zimbabwe authorities to strike death penalty provision from latest draft of new Consitution.
July 26, 2012
Press Release
Reports Increase of Unlawful Killings of Captured Security Forces by Opposition Forces in Syria
Amnesty International continues to receive reports of unlawful executions and other atrocities by both sides in the Syrian conflict
July 25, 2012
Press Release
Obama Administration Urged to Make Crucial Final Push On Critical Arms Trade Treaty
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Suzanne Nossel said the draft treaty released Tuesday needs a few key fixes to address…
July 25, 2012
Press Release
Sting Joins Amnesty International in Condemning Russia’s Treatment of Pussy Riot Musicians
The world-renowned performing artist calls the continued custody of 3 members of the punk rock group "appalling."
July 25, 2012
Press Release
Dozens Arrested at Funeral of Longtime Cuban Activist Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
Cuban authorities arrested more than 40 activists as they attended the funeral of human rights defender Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas in…
July 25, 2012