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Bahrain urged to free prisoners of conscience as appeals approach
Amnesty calls for the release of a human rights activist jailed for offensive tweets who faces an appeal Tuesday .
July 27, 2012
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Dozens Arrested at Funeral of Longtime Cuban Activist Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
Cuban authorities arrested more than 40 activists as they attended the funeral of human rights defender Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas in the capital Havana.
July 25, 2012
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Russia Implored to Release ‘Pussy Riot’ Group Following Court Ruling Prolonging Detention
Members of the Russian punk band 'Pussy Riot' have been jailed for six more months after performing an anti-Putin protest song in a church.
July 20, 2012
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It’s Time to Recommit to International Justice
On the anniversary of the creation of the International Criminal Court, Amnesty International is launching its landmark Demand Justice Now campaign to support victims of war crimes and genocide.
July 17, 2012
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UAE Urged to Halt Arbitrary Arrests After Blogger’s Forced Deportation
A political activist in UAE given choice of indefinite detention or deportation, while many more activists have been arbitrarily detained.
July 16, 2012
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Immediate Justice Needed in Assassination of Afghan Female Official
The assassination of a prominent female official is a major setback to the fragile advances in human rights in Afghanistan.
July 13, 2012
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Tremseh Killings Underscore Need for Full U.N. Access in Syria
Independent monitors must be allowed to investigate the reported killing of scores of people in an attack on the Sunni town of Tremseh in Syria.
July 13, 2012
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Li Wangyang Autopsy Results Received with Skepticism
Amnesty International renewed its call on China to allow an open and transparent investigation into Li Wangyang's death, reacting with skepticism to a new autopsy report.
July 13, 2012
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Tajikistan’s Use of Torture in Absence of Rule of Law ‘Shocking’
Torture, beatings and other ill-treatment are routine in places of detention in Tajikistan and thrive in a climate of widespread corruption and impunity.
July 12, 2012
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Russia Move to Halt New Arms Transfers to Syria ‘Feeble’ as Existing Contracts Continue
The Russian government's decision to halt new arms deals with the Syrian government, while continuing to honor existing contracts, is at best a feeble move.
July 9, 2012
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Ahead of Friends of Syria Meeting Friday in Paris, Decisive International Action on Syria Needed to Quell Alarming Increase in Violence
Urgent action must be taken to stop the deadly cycle of repression and abuse in Syria.
July 5, 2012
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Amid Violent Clashes, Peruvian Leaders Should Appeal for Calm
The worrying intensification of social conflicts over natural resources in Peru is paving the way for a series of grave human rights violations.
July 5, 2012