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Militia Rule Strangling Human Rights in Libya, Threatening Progress of Humanitarian Revolution
Ongoing serious human rights violations are casting a huge shadow over the Libya's first national elections since the fall of al-Gaddafi.
July 3, 2012
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Amnesty International Cautiously Welcomes Release of Some Political Prisoners, but Continues to Call on Myanmar to Stop Brutalizing its Ethnic Minorities
Following the release of a group of political prisoners from Insein prison, the human rights organization demands Myanmar release all remaining prisoners of conscience.
July 3, 2012
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Attack on TV Station in Syria Condemned as U.N. Finds Worsening Violence
Journalists and staff killed today during an attack on a pro-government TV station in Syria should not have been targeted and signals another worrying sign of escalating violence.
June 27, 2012
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Sudanese Authorities Must End ‘Ruthless Crackdown’ on Protesters and Journalists
Amnesty International said today Sudanese authorities must end their ruthless crackdown on protests and harassment of journalists.
June 22, 2012
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Reports of Helicopter Shipments to Syria Strengthen Need for International Arms Embargo
The Syrian army's increased use of helicopters is putting civilians at even greater risk and further strengthens the case for an international arms embargo.
June 19, 2012
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Saudi Arabia Ramps up Clampdown on Human Rights Activists
A number of key Saudi Arabian human rights activists have been put on trial, signalling a growing crackdown on their work.
June 18, 2012
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Artists and Activists from Across the World Come Together to Honor Human Rights Champion Aung San Suu Kyi
For many long, hard years, Aung San Suu Kyi's dream of freedom seemed distant and unachievable. Tonight, on stage in Dublin, that dream was realized for the world to see.
June 18, 2012
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Egypt Must Cancel ‘Dangerous’ New Powers Given to Military
The Justice Ministry's decision to extend the military's power to arrest and investigate civilians paves the way for fresh human rights violations.
June 14, 2012
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Mexico Must Free Indigenous Activists Jailed on Trumped-Up Charges
Indigenous activists JosĂ© RamĂłn Aniceto GĂłmez and Pascual AgustĂn Cruz are victims of a justice system that often discriminates against poor and indigenous people.
June 13, 2012
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China Must Investigate Death, Protect Relatives and Friends of Veteran Dissident
In an open letter to the Chinese government, Amnesty calls for an independent investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the death of former prisoner of conscience, Li Wangyang.
June 13, 2012
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Syrian Army Reprisals, Including Cold-Blooded Executions of Men and Boys, Wanton Destruction of Homes and Shops in Village-to-Village Rampage of Atrocities Continue Unabated
Syria continues its shocking escalation of killings, torture and destruction of property, including pulling men from their homes and executing them in cold blood feet from their families.
June 13, 2012
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Amnesty International Condemns Wave of Bombings in Iraq
At least 55 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a wave of bombings across Iraq during a major Shi'a religous festival.
June 13, 2012