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Egypt: Blogger and Bedouin rights activist, jailed without trial since 2007, has been released
Amnesty International today welcomed the release of an Egyptian Bedouin blogger and activist, who was held in prison without...
March 27, 2011
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Indonesia: Prisoner of conscience denied medical care : Johan Teterissa
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March 27, 2011
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Iran: Medical treatment is denied to political prisoners
A year after the start of a major crackdown in Iran in response to the demonstrations that followed President Mahmoud...
March 27, 2011
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Sudan: Government’s intelligence and security service carrying out brutal campaign of killings, torture, arbitrary arrests against opponents
The Sudanese National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) is carrying out a brutal campaign of killings, torture,...
March 27, 2011
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Singapore: Must release British author of death penalty book
Amnesty International is calling on the Singapore authorities to immediately release British author Alan Shadrake, who was...
March 27, 2011
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Turkey: Must act now to stop unfair prosecutions of children
Amnesty International has warned that draft legislative amendments scheduled to be discussed by the Parliament tomorrow,...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Landmark legislation addressing sexual violence against Native women passed
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) today applauded House passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, a groundbreaking...
March 27, 2011
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Chad: Government must arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir during visit
Amnesty International today called on the Chadian authorities to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and surrender him...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Disappointment in U.S. government decision to train suspected human rights violaters in Indonesian military
Amnesty International today expressed disappointment in the announcement from the Department of Defense that the United...
March 27, 2011
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Amnesty International USA commends Rep. Roybal-Allard on introduction of “MOMS for 21st Century Act”
"Amnesty International commends Rep. Roybal-Allard for her commitment to improving the outcomes and disparities in maternal...
March 27, 2011
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Dutch conviction in Trafigura toxic dumping case is significant step but health impact must be resolved
Amnesty International today welcomed the guilty verdict by a Dutch court against the multinational company, Trafigura, for...
March 27, 2011
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Cambodia: Must redouble its efforts to prosecute Khmer Rouge-era criminals
Amnesty International is urging a special court to redouble its efforts to prosecute Khmer Rouge-era criminals, following...
March 27, 2011