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Amnesty International Demands Former Guatemalan Officials Face Trial for Extrajudicial Executions
Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseThursday, October 14, 2010Amnesty International Demands Former Guatemalan Officials Face Trial for Extrajudicial ExecutionsContact: AIUSA…
March 27, 2011
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U.S. Authorities Must Investigate Detainee Abuse Claims in Wikileaks Files, States Amnesty International; Findings Consistent with Earlier Amnesty International Report
Amnesty International Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, October 22, 2010 U.S. MUST INVESTIGATE ABUSE CLAIMS IN WIKILEAKS FILES Contact: Wende…
March 27, 2011
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Amnesty International Presents Poverty and Human Rights Discussion, Public Event Slated for Nov. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Rutgers-Newark Paul Robeson Campus Center
Amnesty International Media AdvisoryFor Immediate ReleaseFriday, October 29, 2010Amnesty International Presents Poverty and Human Rights Discussion with Scholar-Activist Cornel West,…
March 27, 2011
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Hundreds Gather in San Francisco to Tackle Pressing Human Rights Concerns; Migrant Rights, Aung San Suu Kyi Are Front and Center
Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release:Friday, October 29, 2010Hundreds Gather in San Francisco to Tackle Pressing Human Rights Concerns;Migrant Rights,…
March 27, 2011
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Greater protection for Russian journalists urged
Amnesty International calls on Russian authorities to ensure protection for journalists, after several attacks in and near...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Former President?s defence of torture highlights need for criminal investigations
Document - USA: Former President’s defence of torture highlights need for criminal investigations Public amnesty international USA: Former President’s defence…
March 27, 2011
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US must begin criminal investigation of torture following Bush admission
US must begin criminal investigation of torture following Bush admission In his memoirs, former President Bush admits to having authorized…
March 27, 2011
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India: Amnesty International welcomes commutation of death sentence of a child
AI Index: ASA 20/033/2010Date: 25 November 2010 India: Amnesty International welcomes commutation of death sentence of a child Amnesty International…
March 27, 2011
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Case study: Nian Vung, a refugee caned in Malaysia after fleeing Myanmar
Document - Case study: Nian Vung, a refugee caned in Malaysia after fleeing Myanmar AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY AI index:…
March 27, 2011
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Nepal: Nepal descending towards full-spectrum impunity for human rights abuses committed during the conflict: Joint open letter
Document - Nepal: Nepal descending towards full-spectrum impunity for human rights abuses committed during the conflict: Joint open letter ‘Nepal…
March 27, 2011
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Brazil: Human Rights violations committed in the past must finally be investigated
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC STATEMENT 15 December 2010 AI Index: AMR 19/018/2010 Brazil: Human Rights violations committed in the…
March 27, 2011
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Paul Haggis, Sean Penn, Martin Scorsese and Harvey Weinstein Join Amnesty International to Condemn Harsh Sentence for Acclaimed Iranian Director Jafar Panahi
Hollywood Greats Urge Public to Sign Petition, Take Action
March 27, 2011