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Update
BREAKING: Pro-Morsi Demonstration Dispersed in Cairo, Amnesty Researchers On the Ground
Promises by the authorities to use lethal methods only as a last resort to disperse protesters appear to have been broken.
August 14, 2013
Press Release
Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert to be Held Front of the Russian Embassy
Amnesty International members, activists and music lovers will show their support for Pussy Riot at the second annual punk concert in front of the Russian Embassy on Friday, August 16.
August 13, 2013
Report
IF YOU LOVE YOUR LIFE, MOVE OUT! NIGERIA: Forced Eviction in Badia East, Lagos State
People in Badia East have displayed extraordinary courage, solidarity and resilience during and after the forced eviction. The community has organized to support its members in numerous ways and to fight for effective remedies and justice for all those affected. They are calling on the government to give them compensation to allow them to rent or rebuild homes and businesses, and to allow them to continue living in the area that they have already invested so much. In the words of Ayinke Stephen, a 39-year-old HIV-positive woman who carries out health outreach and counselling within the community: “They should consider…
August 12, 2013
Update
Protesting the Regression to Repression in Russia
Oppression thrives in silence - so Amnesty activists, artists, and musicians will make their voices heard in the call for Russian authorities to respect human rights in Russia.
August 12, 2013
Update
When Will Russia and the Former Soviet Union Stop Instituting Homophobic Policies?
Russia's aggressive institutionalization of homophobia would have dire consequences for human rights - even when it may feel that things cannot get worse.
August 9, 2013
Update
The Side of Sochi Russia Doesn’t Want You to See
The spotlight turns to Russia as the world prepares for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, revealing an ugly truth.
August 9, 2013
Press Release
Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert in Front of the Russian Embassy
Amnesty International members, activists, rock fans and artists will show their support for Pussy Riot and Human Rights in Russia at the second annual punk protest.
August 8, 2013
Press Release
Malaysia: End harassment of key human rights organization
The Malaysian authorities are targeting a prominent human rights organization in what appears to be politically motivated harassment.
August 8, 2013
Update
6 Ways Turkish Authorities Are Cracking Down on Dissent
Turkish authorities work to cement their control over almost every aspect of public discourse, while punishing any who dare stand in their way.
August 8, 2013
Press Release
Satellite Images of Aleppo, Now Half-Emptied, Show Devastation
The most recent evidence of how the protracted conflict in Syria is fueling human rights violations and a spiraling displacement and humanitarian crisis.
August 7, 2013
Press Release
Russia Must Not Backslide on Human Rights
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama canceling his summit with President Vladimir Putin.
August 7, 2013
Update
Syria: New Satellite Images Document 12 Months of Deadly Conflict
New satellite imagery leaves little question as to a significant cause for the staggering displacement of half of the city's population.
August 7, 2013