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Press Release
Amnesty International Warns of Growing Risk of Civil War in Yemen; Calls on Authorities to Stop Attacks on Peaceful Protesters, as Security Forces Kill Dozens
Yemeni authorities must immediately stop the killing of peaceful protesters by security forces, Amnesty International said today, after dozens of…
September 19, 2011
Report
Libya: The battle for Libya: Killings, disappearances and torture
In mid-February 2011 Libyans called for a "Day of Rage" against the iron-fist rule of Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi, in power…
September 16, 2011
Press Release
As Amnesty International Mobilizes Activists for Global Day of Solidarity for Troy Davis, Support for Clemency Grows
During today’s Global Day of Solidarity for Troy Davis, about 300 rallies, vigils and other events have and are occurring…
September 16, 2011
Press Release
China Must Halt Execution of Pakistan National, says Amnesty International
Syed Zahid Hussain Shah, a 36-year-old Pakistani businessman, is due to be executed by lethal injection on September 21, 2011.
September 16, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns Emergency Law Expansion in Egypt, Saying Military is Taking Country Back to “Bad Old Days” of Repression
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) broadened the application of the Mubarak-era emergency law this week following clashes…
September 15, 2011
Press Release
ISA Repeal is a Significant Step for Human Rights in Malaysia, Says Amnesty International
In response to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s announcement today that the Malaysian government will seek to repeal the Internal Security…
September 15, 2011
Press Release
MASSES CONVERGE IN ATLANTA TO MARCH FOR TROY DAVIS AS CALL FOR CLEMENCY STRENGTHENS
The event follows today’s delivery to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles of more than half a million petition…
September 15, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Repeats Its Demand that Iran Free Two American Hikers, Amid Conflicting Messages on Their Possible Release From Prison
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that the imprisoned U.S. nationals Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal would be released…
September 14, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International, NAACP deliver Troy Davis petition signatures to Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles
The petition signatures, tens of thousands of which are from Georgians, have been collected by AIUSA, NAACP, Color of Change,…
September 14, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Libya’s National Transitional Council to Rein In Opposition and Vigilante Groups to Prevent Reprisal Attacks
Leaders of Libya’s rebel forces must step up efforts to rein in opposition fighters and vigilante groups to prevent further…
September 13, 2011
Press Release
Death Toll of Syrians in Custody Rises to 95, Says Amnesty International
The toll of Syrians who have died in custody has risen to 95, while also raising grave concerns about four…
September 13, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Human Rights Council to Take Opportunity for Action in Sri Lanka
The panel of experts report, made public in April 2011, found "credible allegations" of war crimes and crimes against humanity…
September 13, 2011