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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: Colombia 2011

Head of state and government: Juan Manuel Santos Calderón (replaced Álvaro Uribe Vélez in August) Death penalty: abolitionist for all…

June 30, 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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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

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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

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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