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Human Rights in Bahrain: Doubts Raised About the Monarchy’s Will to Make Needed Reforms

As protesters continue to be under violent assault by the Bahrain authorities and the monarchy attempts to rebuild its image…

April 13, 2012

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Amnesty International Praises Connecticut Lawmakers on Death Penalty Repeal; Urges Governor to Sign Bill Following House Vote

Amnesty International USA today praised the Connecticut House of Representatives for voting to abolish the death penalty and urged Gov.…

April 12, 2012

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Amnesty International Welcomes Charges Brought in Trayvon Martin Case

Amnesty International welcomes the Florida State Attorney’s decision to press charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, saying a…

April 11, 2012

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Marking 40 Years of “Inhuman” Solitary Confinement for Angola 2 Prisoners, Amnesty International Set to Deliver Tens of Thousands of Petition Signatures to Louisiana Governor

On Tuesday, April 17, on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol, Amnesty International will deliver more than 65,000 petition…

April 10, 2012

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Jail Sentence for Disabled Chinese Housing Activist “Unacceptable,” says Amnesty International

Amnesty International today urges China to immediately release a disabled housing activist, calling the jail sentence, based on spurious charges,…

April 10, 2012

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North Korea’s Catastrophic Human Rights Record Overshadows ‘Day of the Sun’g, Says Amnesty International

North Korea's 'Day of the Sun' -- the official title for the centenary of founder Kim Il-sung's birth -- is…

April 10, 2012

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Human Rights Coalition Urges President Obama to Act to Save the Life of Bahraini Activist on Hunger Strike

Amnesty International, along with 14 other human rights organizations, today urged President Obama to publicly demand that the Bahraini authorities…

April 9, 2012

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Amnesty International Welcomes Vote to Remove Death Penalty in Connecticut

Amnesty International USA today applauded the Connecticut State Senate for passing Senate Bill 280, which repeals the death penalty in…

April 5, 2012

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Amnesty International Welcomes ICC Decision on Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi, Calls on Libya to Comply

Amnesty International said today that Wednesday's decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordering Libya to immediately surrender Saif al-Islam…

April 5, 2012

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Amnesty International Urges Immediate Humanitarian Relief in Mali As Food and Medical Shortages Threaten Lives of Civilians

Amnesty International said today aid agencies must be allowed immediate access to northern Mali to prevent a humanitarian disaster due…

April 5, 2012

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Colombia: FARC must go further and put an end to all kidnapping and hostage-taking

The release of 10 members of the security forces by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) highlights the need…

April 3, 2012

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Despite Annan Plan Agreement, Syria Continues to Make Arrests Across the Country, Including Raiding a School, Beating and Arresting 13 Students

Amnesty International said today scores of people are still being arrested and jailed across Syria, including 13 students who were…

April 3, 2012