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El Salvadorian President Must Recognize State Role in Massacre
More than 200 men, women and children were killed by an elite army unit at the El Calabozo massacre in the northern San Vicente region on August 22, 1982. Three decades later, the Salvadorian authorities have yet to acknowledge the horrific murders or bring to justice those responsible.
November 1, 2012
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Violence Surges in Rakhine State
In June 2012, a state of emergency was declared in Rakhine after 90 people were killed. But if reports are accurate, the current death toll has far surpassed that total.
October 26, 2012
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Amnesty International Concerned About Deteriorating Health of Iranian Rights Lawyer on Hunger Strike as She Wins Sakharov Prize
Iranian human rights lawyer on hunger strike wins EU Sakharov Peace Prize while Iranian authorities continue to harrass her family.
October 26, 2012
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Police Violence Must End in Papua
A pro-independence protest in Papua has been met with a violent response by the Indonesian security forces.
October 25, 2012
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Key Human Rights Challenge to 2012 U.S. Presidential Candidates
Amnesty International is challenging the 2012 U.S. presidential candidates to commit to a set of 12 human rights goals that will help secure the place of human rights in their administrations.
October 2, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls Conviction of Cambodian Government Critic “Shocking and Baseless”
The shocking and baseless conviction of government critic Mam Sonando reflects the deteriorating situation of freedom of expression in Cambodia, Amnesty International said today.
October 1, 2012
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Civilians Bear Brunt of Horrific Violence as Battle for Aleppo Rages
There is no longer any question: Syria's most populous city has been turned into a battlefield, rendering Aleppo's civilian residents disposable pawns in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
August 22, 2012
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Three Year Sentence for Bahrain Activist Marks ‘Dark Day for Justice’
The court's decision is a dark day for justice in Bahrain, and puts to end the facade of reform in the country.
August 16, 2012
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Amnesty International and CBGB, Legendary Music Club, Join Forces to Increase Pressure on Russian Authorities to Free Pussy Riot
The world-renowned New York music club and Amnesty International have joined in the fight for Pussy Riot. as repression in Russia threatens free expression everywhere.
August 15, 2012
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Bahrain’s Delay in Verdict of 13 Activists a ‘Denial of Justice’
Bahraini authorities today resorted to the now-familiar tactic of postponing the hearing and toying with defendants, further prolonging their ordeal and that of their families.
August 14, 2012
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DR Congo Must Protect Human Rights Defenders Working Amid Conflict in North Kivu
Amnesty International urges DR Congo to end threats being made against human rights defenders and journalists by government officials and armed group M23.
August 8, 2012
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Amnesty International USA Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russia’s Increasing Crackdown on Free Speech and Expression
It appears that President Putin and his buddies not only detest punk music and the vital services provided by NGOs, but the very act of dissent itself.
August 1, 2012