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On the Ground in the Central African Republic
And then, we found her. Crouching in the corner of an abandoned house, a girl about 11 years old had survived it all.
February 23, 2014
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#SochiFail: The Legacy of Russia’s Olympic Games Won’t Be What Putin Wants It To Be
Russia’s repression continued unabated throughout the Games, and the Olympic movement failed to challenge the host country on its pledge to promote human rights.
February 22, 2014
Press Release
Russia’s Guilty Verdict of Bolotnaya Defendants is “Injustice at Its Most Obvious”
Today's guilty verdict against defendants in the Bolotnaya Square protest trial is a hideous injustice.
February 21, 2014
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ACT NOW: Don’t Let the U.S. Hide Shocking Details About CIA Torture
In the next 7 days, we have an opportunity to win a major, historic victory against torture. Help ensure that the U.S. Government does not use torture ever again. Call your Senator now.
February 21, 2014
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On the Ground in Kiev: An Eyewitness Account of the Ukrainian Protests
One of the opposition leaders was injured with a rubber bullet, while speaking on the main stage. Whoever was shooting, was aiming at his face.
February 21, 2014
Press Release
Amnesty International Visits Viet Nam for Human Rights Dialogue
Representatives from Amnesty International's Secretariat this week made their first visit to Viet Nam in decades.
February 20, 2014
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Most Dangerous Journey: What Central American Migrants Face When They Try to Cross the Border
As many as 20,000 migrants are kidnapped every year. Abducted women and girls are vulnerable to trafficking and as many as six in ten migrant women and girls are raped on their journey to the U.S.
February 20, 2014
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Amnesty International Experts Available for Interviews on Violence in Ukraine
Amnesty International experts in Kyiv and London are monitoring the continuing violence between anti-government protesters and security forces in central Kyiv that has taken the lives of at least 25 people.
February 19, 2014
Press Release
Grave Risk to Media Freedom in Egypt as Journalists Face ‘Terror Charges’
Egyptian authorities must immediately drop the charges against three journalists from Al Jazeera English who were referred to trial today for allegedly providing assistance or belonging to a banned group engaged in terrorist activities.
February 19, 2014
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BREAKING: President Karzai Rejects Law Rolling Back Violence Protections for Women
This draft code would have taken Afghanistan back decades in terms of discrimination of women and girls in the country.
February 19, 2014
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Amnesty International USA Responds to Today’s Arrests in Russia
Amnesty International USA's Executive Director, Steven W. Hawkins, responds to today’s arrests in Russia
February 18, 2014
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On the Desk of President Karzai: A New Discriminatory Law Against Afghan Women
If President Karzai approves the new law, responding to violence against women will become even more challenging.
February 14, 2014