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Uganda: Murder of Gay Activist Must Be Investigated
David Kato, gay activist, died after an unknown attacker struck him on the head at his home. He successfully sued…
March 27, 2011
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Tunisia: Protestors and Bystanders Shot from Behind by Tunisian Security Forces
Security forces in Tunisia shot at protestors and bystanders from behind as they fled. Many of those arrested in connection...
March 27, 2011
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Bangladesh: Stop Extrajudicial Executions in Bangladesh
Amnesty International calls on the United Kingdom government to raise concerns about reports of torture, extrajudicial...
March 27, 2011
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Amnesty International Calls On President Obama to Urge Egypt’s Mubarak to Rein In Security Forces Amid Nationwide Protests
Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseFriday, January 28, 2011Amnesty International Calls On President Obama to Urge Egypt’s Mubarak to Rein…
March 27, 2011
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Amnesty International Calls for Restoration of Internet Services in Egypt to Allow Free Flow of Information
Amnesty International Calls for Restoration of Internet Services in Egypt to Allow Free Flow of InformationOrganization Welcomes Military Commitment Not…
March 27, 2011
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Egypt: Amnesty International Says Military Must Not Renege on Promise to Protect Protesters
Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseWednesday, February 2, 2011Amnesty International Says Military Must Not Renege on Promise to Protect ProtestersHuman…
March 27, 2011
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Sudan: New Satellite Images Reveal Continuing Human Rights Atrocities in Darfur
Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseWednesday, February 2, 2011New Satellite Images Reveal Continuing Human Rights Atrocities in Darfur, Amnesty International…
March 27, 2011
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Egypt: Amnesty International Calls on Egyptian VP To Stop Violence
Secretary General of Amnesty International, Salil Shetty, calls "for the immediate and safe release of our colleagues who...
March 27, 2011
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Egypt: Update: Amnesty International Staff Member Detained In Cairo
Amnesty International demands the release of detained staff member in Cairo and has asked for a meeting in Washington with...
March 27, 2011
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Egypt: Amnesty International Staff Detained in Cairo
An Amnesty International representative has been detained by police this morning in Cairo after a police takeover of the...
March 27, 2011
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Egypt: Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Demand Release of Activists and Journalists Detained in Egypt
Amnesty International and Human Rights watch demand that Egyptian authorities immediately reveal the location of the human...
March 27, 2011
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India: Maoists Armed Group Must Release Hostages
The Communist Party of India (Maoist), an armed opposition group, must immediately release a civilian and five officers of...
March 27, 2011