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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: 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
Press Release
South Sudan: Put Human Rights First
South Sudan should mark its independence on July 9, 2011, by taking key steps to further a robust human rights…
June 30, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Warns of Dark Times for Lawyers as Repression Intensifies in China
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) – The Chinese government has unleashed an uncompromising series of measures intended to…
June 30, 2011
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Amnesty International Demands Lawyers for Ethiopian Journalists, Opposition Party Members Reportedly Detained; Warns Detainees May Be At Risk of Torture
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] (New York) -- In response to media reports that two journalists and two opposition party…
June 30, 2011
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A Dozen Amnesty International Activists to Hand-Deliver Signed Cards Urging Action to Prevent Maternal Deaths to Rep. Boehner on Tuesday, July 5
Human Rights Activists to Meet With House Speaker Afterward to Discuss Maternal Health Accountability Legislation Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150,…
June 30, 2011
Press Release
Fresh threats against human rights defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Hostility Towards Human Rights Defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today, after recent threats…
June 29, 2011
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Afghanistan: Authorities must look to the International Criminal Court to prosecute Taleban attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against…
June 29, 2011
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Tear gas fired as Greek police clash with Athens protesters
Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said…
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Greek Police to Not Use Excessive Force on Athens Protesters
Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said…
June 29, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Afghan Authorities to Allow International Criminal Court to Prosecute Taliban Attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against…
June 29, 2011