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Update
The Fatal Flaws of Texas Justice
12 years ago, newly minted TX Gov. Rick Perry said that Texas justice "can be better" - but 249 executions later it's clear that those were just empty words.
October 31, 2012
Press Release
250th Execution to Occur Tonight in Texas
When Governor Perry took office, he suggested that Texas justice 'can be better,' but 250 state killings later – including executions of teenage offenders, the mentally disabled and likely innocent – it is clear little effort has been made to improve things under his leadership.
October 31, 2012
Update
An Ironic Honor: Internet Governance Forum in Azerbaijan
The UN's Internet Governance Forum prepares to meet in Azerbaijan, a country with a dismal record on freedom of speech, online or offline.
October 30, 2012
Report
Texas, Still Doing Its Worst: 250th Execution Under Gov. Rick Perry Imminent
The State of Texas remains in a world of its own when it comes to carrying out the death penalty.
October 30, 2012
Update
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Idea: Don a Balaclava for Pussy Riot
This Halloween, ensure that the women of Pussy Riot are not forgotten. Don a balaclava and support freedom of speech!
October 29, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Calls on Supreme Court to Allow Challenge to the U.S. Government’s Warrantless Surveillance Program
Amnesty International USA released the following statement regarding the October 29 Supreme Court hearing on the challenge to the FISA Amendments Act of 2008.
October 29, 2012
Update
Rhino Season and Iran’s Historical Trauma
Bahman Ghobadi's powerful new film Rhino Season appears at the same time as the Iran Tribunal Truth Commission Exposes the Atrocities committed in the 1980s.
October 26, 2012
Press Release
Violence Surges in Rakhine State
In June 2012, a state of emergency was declared in Rakhine after 90 people were killed. But if reports are accurate, the current death toll has far surpassed that total.
October 26, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Concerned About Deteriorating Health of Iranian Rights Lawyer on Hunger Strike as She Wins Sakharov Prize
Iranian human rights lawyer on hunger strike wins EU Sakharov Peace Prize while Iranian authorities continue to harrass her family.
October 26, 2012
Press Release
Following Suicide Bombing, AI Calls for All Armed Groups to Stop Harming Civilians
The bomb exploded as people were leaving Eid prayers in Eid Gah mosque in Maymana, capital of Faryab province.
October 26, 2012
Press Release
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA Executive Director Responds to Wikileaks Release of U.S. Military Detention Policy
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director issued the following statement in response to the latest release of U.S. military detention policy documents by Wikileaks.
October 25, 2012
Press Release
Police Violence Must End in Papua
A pro-independence protest in Papua has been met with a violent response by the Indonesian security forces.
October 25, 2012