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Human Rights Defenders in Russia Under Threat, Says Amnesty International
Five years after the murder of Anna Politkovskaya, the investigative journalist, little progress has been made to increase the safety…
October 7, 2011
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Afghanistan 10 years on: Slow progress and failed promises
Ten years after a US-led military invasion removed the Taleban from Afghanistan, the Afghan government and its international supporters have…
October 6, 2011
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China Should Release Jailed Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo and wife, says Amnesty International
The Chinese authorities must immediately release prisoners of conscience Liu Xiaobo and his wife Liu Xia, Amnesty International said today,…
October 6, 2011
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Blocking of Security Council Resolution on Syria a “Shocking Betrayal,” Says Amnesty International
Permanent members of the Security Council that used their veto yesterday to block a binding resolution on Syria have utterly…
October 5, 2011
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Ten Years On Afghanistan Shows Slow Progress and Failed Promises, Says Amnesty International
Ten years after a U.S.-led military invasion removed the Taliban from Afghanistan, the Afghan government and its international supporters have…
October 5, 2011
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Joint Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Statement on Zaynab al-Hosni
In September 2011, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued statements following the killing and mutilation by unknown persons of…
October 5, 2011
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Report
Forced evictions in Zimbabwe leave thousands of children without access to education
Forced evictions drive poor people deeper into poverty and leave them more vulnerable to other human rights violations. This report…
October 4, 2011
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Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Authorities to Tackle Brazen Attacks on Hazara Shi’a
In reaction to the news that gunmen have attacked a bus carrying Shia Muslims in southwestern Pakistan, killing 13 people…
October 4, 2011
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Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Reid’s Decision to Deny Military Custody Provision in National Defense Authorization Act
Amnesty International USA welcomes the decision yesterday by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid not to accept a provision in the…
October 4, 2011
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Life of Egyptian Blogger Hangs in the Balance as Appeal Postponed, Says Amnesty International
Egypt’s military rulers are responsible for the life of a jailed blogger on the 43rd day of a hunger strike,…
October 4, 2011
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Amnesty International Hails Judge’s Decision to Stay Execution of Marcus Ray Johnson; Case Contained Doubt About Conviction
Following the announcement that Marcus Ray Johnson was granted a stay of execution, Laura Moye, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign director…
October 4, 2011
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Campaign to silence Syrian protesters overseas revealed
Syrian protesters in Europe and the Americas have been systematically monitored and harassed by embassy officials and others believed to…
October 3, 2011