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Press Release
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
Press Release
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
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
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
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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Report
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
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns Arrest of Six Individuals — Documentary Filmmakers and a Film Producer — in Iran
Amnesty International condemns the arrest of six individuals -- documentary filmmakers and a producer -- in Iran and calls for…
October 3, 2011
Report
Lithuania: Re-open secret prison investigation now
The Lithuanian government has admitted its involvement in the US-led rendition and secret detention programmes. An investigation opened into two…
September 29, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls for Global “Day of Remembrance” to Mark Troy Davis Funeral Sat., Oct. 1
Amnesty International is urging supporters worldwide who are outraged over the execution of Troy Davis to observe Saturday, October 1…
September 29, 2011
Press Release
Lithuania Must Re-open Secret Prison Investigation Since Authorities Admitted to Hosting Sites, Says Amnesty International
Lithuania must immediately reinstate the criminal investigation into its involvement in the U.S.-led rendition and secret detention programs, documents developments…
September 29, 2011