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Annual Report: Malaysia 2011
Head of state: King Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Head of government: Najib Tun Razak Death penalty: retentionist Population: 27.9 million…
July 5, 2011
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AUTHORITIES’ RESPONSE TO BELARUS PROTESTS ‘CLEARLY VIOLATES THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION,’ SAYS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Contact: Wende Gozan Brown at 212-633-4247, [email protected]. (London) -- Belarusian authorities must refrain from using excessive force against protesters Amnesty…
July 5, 2011
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Amnesty International Says Indian Minister’s Homosexuality Remarks a Setback for Gay Rights
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, DC)— The Indian authorities must ensure that the rights of gay men are protected,…
July 5, 2011
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SAUDI ARABIA DETAINS WOMEN PROTESTORS, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Contact: Wende Gozan Brown at 212-633-4247, [email protected]. (London) -- Two women remain in detention after being arrested in Riyadh on…
July 5, 2011
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Amnesty International Praises Court for Holding Netherlands Responsible for Three Srebrenica Deaths
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, DC)— The Netherlands was responsible for the deaths of three Bosnian Muslims during the…
July 5, 2011
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Report reveals crimes against humanity in Syrian town
In recent months, relatively small demonstrations in Syria have developed into widespread mass protests. On 14 May, a devastating security…
July 4, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Thailand’s Political Parties to Respect Human Rights Following Elections
Thai political parties must publicly commit to respect human rights, Amnesty International said today, on the eve of the country’s…
July 1, 2011
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Annual Report: Chile 2011
Head of state and government: Sebastián Piñera (replaced Michelle Bachelet in March) Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 17.1…
June 30, 2011
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Annual Report: Ecuador 2011
Head of state and government: Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 13.8 million Life expectancy:…
June 30, 2011
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Annual Report: Canada 2011
Head of state: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor General David Johnston (replaced Michaëlle Jean in October) Head of government:…
June 30, 2011
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Annual Report: Bolivia 2011
Head of state and government: Evo Morales Ayma Death penalty: abolitionist for ordinary crimes Population: 10 million Life expectancy: 66.3…
June 30, 2011
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Annual Report: Argentina 2011
Head of state and government: Cristina Fernández Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 40.7 million Life expectancy: 75.7 years…
June 30, 2011