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Egypt: Amnesty International Urges Egypt to Release Blogger Prosecuted by Military Court
Amnesty International today called for the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release a blogger and...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Will Demonstrate In Support of Mexican Women of Atenco
Amnesty International will hold a rally at the Mexican consulate in Washington D.C. to support women in San Salvador Atenco,...
March 27, 2011
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Timor-Leste President would support international tribunal
Timor-Leste President would support international tribunal 8 March 2010 The President of Timor-Leste has told Amnesty International he would support…
March 27, 2011
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Afghan women human rights defenders tell of intimidation and attacks
Women human rights defenders in Afghanistan have told Amnesty International they face intimidation and attacks as they...
March 27, 2011
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Human Rights Defenders Receive the International Women of Courage Award
Three women, whose courageous efforts to defend human rights were highlighted by Amnesty International, were honored today...
March 27, 2011
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Sri Lanka urged to end witch hunt against the media and NGOs
The Sri Lankan government should end its harassment of journalists and activists and take steps against those making...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Says DOS Country Reports Need to Be More Comprehensive
Human rights organization welcomes expanded reporting on discrimination and press freedom, but says that reports fail to...
March 27, 2011
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Gambia: Amnesty International Says Gambia Must Charge or Release Detainees
Amnesty International today calls on the Gambian government to immediately charge or release all former government officials...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Calls on President Obama to Establish Office of Maternal Health
Amnesty International called on President Obama today to quickly establish an Office of Maternal Health to lead government...
March 27, 2011
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Vietnam: Amnesty International Urges Vietnam to Unconditionally Release Catholic Priest
A Vietnamese human rights activist and Catholic priest who was temporarily allowed to leave detention on Monday, March 15,...
March 27, 2011
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Cuba: Cuba’s ‘ladies in white’ At Risk of Beatings and Intimidation, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International urged Cuban President Raúl Castro to ensure the safety of a group of female relatives of prisoners of...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Urges Congress to Turn Attention to Needed Reforms on Maternal and Childbirth Care
Now that health insurance reform legislation has passed, President Obama and Congress must urgently turn their attention to...
March 27, 2011