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China and USA: Google Challenges China to End Censorship
Google has challenged the Chinese authorities to respect the principle of freedom of expression provided for in the Chinese...
March 27, 2011
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Pakistan: Zadari’s UK visit must deliver human rights gains
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari should use his United Kingdom visit to announce reforms in the country's northwest...
March 27, 2011
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Zimbabwe: Abuse of human rights continues under unity government
Amnesty International today called on President Mugabe and Prime Minister Tsvangirai to fulfill their promise to reform state institutions.
March 27, 2011
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Indonesia: Malukan activists at risk of torture in detention
Amnesty International has warned that ten Malukan political activists detained by Indonesia's special anti-terrorism police...
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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China: Uighur language web managers must be released
Amnesty International has condemned the closed trial and conviction of three Uighur website managers on state security charges.
March 27, 2011
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United States: Amnesty International USA Commends Google’s Stand Against Internet Censorship
Amnesty International USA?s (AIUSA) Board of Directors commended Google, Inc., for its decision to openly oppose censorship...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Proposition 8 overturned in California
"The U.S. District Court has sent a clear message on Proposition 8: discrimination by any means is unacceptable. This...
March 27, 2011
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Somalia: Journalist Captured in Somalia by Al-Shabab Must be Released, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a Somali radio journalist held by the armed group al-Shabab,...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Must fight anti-immigrant sentiment in nine states
On the eve of Arizona's immigration enforcement law, S.B. 1070, taking effect, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Welcomes Rep. Luis Gutierrez’s Immigrant Reform Bill
Sarnata Reynolds, Advocacy and Policy Director for Refugee and Migrants' Rights at Amnesty International USA (AISUA),...
March 27, 2011
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Kenya: Governmnet must avoid inciting ethnic hatred or violence at national constitutional referndum
With tensions high ahead of Wednesday's national constitutional referendum, Amnesty International today called on Kenyan...
March 27, 2011