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Threats force Syrian activists underground amid nationwide protests
Human rights activists seen to be involved in pro-reform protests in Syria have been forced into hiding after receiving threats…
May 12, 2011
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Libya: Attacks against Misratah residents point to war crimes
Attacks by forces loyal to Colonel al-Gaddafi on civilian and residential areas of Misratah may amount to war crimes, Amnesty…
May 12, 2011
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Chinese government critics missing as crackdown on dissent widens
Authorities in China must clarify the current status and reveal the whereabouts of a lawyer and a journalist who have…
May 12, 2011
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Azerbaijan activist convicted on ‘trumped up’ drugs charge
Authorities in Azerbaijan must immediately release a member of an opposition youth organization sentenced to two and a half years…
May 12, 2011
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Amnesty International Unveils Global Report on Human Rights
Amnesty International Unveils Global Report on Human Rights and Urges Lawmakers to Invest in Development, Support Cyber-activists/internet Freedom
May 12, 2011
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Al-Gaddafi’s forces carry out indiscriminate attacks in Misratah
Amnesty International today corroborated claims about the use of anti-vehicle mines in Misratah’s port by forces loyal to Colonel al-Gaddafi,…
May 12, 2011
Press Release
Threats force Syrian activists underground amid nationwide protests
Human rights activists seen to be involved in pro-reform protests in Syria have been forced into hiding after receiving threats…
May 12, 2011
Press Release
Libya: Attacks against Misratah residents point to war crimes
Attacks by forces loyal to Colonel al-Gaddafi on civilian and residential areas of Misratah may amount to war crimes, Amnesty…
May 12, 2011
Press Release
Chinese government critics missing as crackdown on dissent widens
Authorities in China must clarify the current status and reveal the whereabouts of a lawyer and a journalist who have…
May 12, 2011
Press Release
Azerbaijan activist convicted on ‘trumped up’ drugs charge
Authorities in Azerbaijan must immediately release a member of an opposition youth organization sentenced to two and a half years…
May 12, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Unveils Global Report on Human Rights
Amnesty International Unveils Global Report on Human Rights and Urges Lawmakers to Invest in Development, Support Cyber-activists/internet Freedom
May 12, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges United States Government to Monitor Trial of Opposition Leaders in Bahrain
Amnesty International today urged the U.S. government to send its ambassador in Bahrain to monitor the trial of 14 prominent…
May 11, 2011