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Extra-Judicial Killings, Enforced Disappearances, Torture and Sexual Abuse Documented in Mali Counter-Coup
Soldiers loyal to the military junta carried out widespread human rights abuses, according to a new Amnesty International report.
July 30, 2012
Update
Game On for Saudi Women
There is still a long way to go for women's rights in Saudi Arabia, a country where women can now carry the Olympic flag, but not the keys to the car.
July 27, 2012
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Inter-American Court Ruling in Favor of Sarayaku is a Step Forward for Indigenous Rights
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has come down in favor of the Sarayaku indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon in a key victory for Indigenous Peoples.
July 27, 2012
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Obama Administration Must Not Delay Consensus on Historic U.N. Arms Trade Treaty on Final Day of Talks
The White House must not delay consensus at the United Nations on an historic arms trade treaty.
July 27, 2012
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Bahrain urged to free prisoners of conscience as appeals approach
Amnesty calls for the release of a human rights activist jailed for offensive tweets who faces an appeal Tuesday .
July 27, 2012
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Amnesty International USA Blasts Obama Administration for “Stunning Cowardice” At UN Arms Talks
Suzanne Nossel, executive director, Amnesty International USA, made the following comments Friday night about the White House about-face that ended progress toward achieving an Arms Trade Treaty at the United Nations.
July 27, 2012
Update
10 Years of Campaigning, Three Days Left to Change the World
President Obama needs to push a strong Arms Trade Treaty across the finish line. We have only days to close the loopholes.
July 26, 2012
Press Release
Zimbabwe Urged to Remove Death Penalty in New Constitution
Amnesty International once again calls on Zimbabwe authorities to strike death penalty provision from latest draft of new Consitution.
July 26, 2012
Update
TX Judge: No Hearing For Delusional Death Row Prisoner
Texas prison health officials say Marcus Druery is severely mentally ill, but a Texas judge has rejected a hearing on his competency to be executed.
July 25, 2012
Press Release
Reports Increase of Unlawful Killings of Captured Security Forces by Opposition Forces in Syria
Amnesty International continues to receive reports of unlawful executions and other atrocities by both sides in the Syrian conflict
July 25, 2012
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Obama Administration Urged to Make Crucial Final Push On Critical Arms Trade Treaty
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Suzanne Nossel said the draft treaty released Tuesday needs a few key fixes to address human rights concerns
July 25, 2012
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Sting Joins Amnesty International in Condemning Russia’s Treatment of Pussy Riot Musicians
The world-renowned performing artist calls the continued custody of 3 members of the punk rock group "appalling."
July 25, 2012