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Press Release
Dozens Arrested at Funeral of Longtime Cuban Activist Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
Cuban authorities arrested more than 40 activists as they attended the funeral of human rights defender Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas in the capital Havana.
July 25, 2012
Update
Time to End Arbitrary Detention in Sri Lanka
As the UN scrutinizes Sri Lanka's human rights record this fall, we have a chance to expose and bring to an end Sri Lanka's shameful detentions without trial.
July 24, 2012
Press Release
Belarus Urged to Release ‘Teddy Bear’ Free Speech Activist
A Belarus photographer faces seven years in prison after posting pictures of a pro-free speech stunt involving teddy bears.
July 24, 2012
Press Release
Iraq Urged to Halt Executions after Court Upholds 196 Death Sentences
Amnesty International called on Iraqi authorities to halt executions after almost 200 death sentences were upheld in court
July 24, 2012
Update
Warren Hill Gets A Stay Of Execution
Warren Hill was granted a temporary stay of execution. While Georgia still plans to kill Hill, activists now have more time to stop the unconstitutional execution of a mentally disabled man.
July 23, 2012
Press Release
Wave of Bombings in Iraq Shows ‘Disregard for Basic Principles of Humanity’
Amnesty condemned a series of attacks in Baghdad and other cities that left more than 100 dead and many more injured
July 23, 2012
Press Release
Georgia Court’s Stay in Hill Execution Skirts Issue on State’s Intent to Execute Man with Mental Disability, Says Amnesty International
As a Georgia court issued a last minute temporary order to stop the execution of Warren Hill on Monday night to resolve a question over lethal injection, Amnesty International said now the court should address the state’s intention of executing a man with an IQ of 70.
July 23, 2012
Update
Is it Legal for the U.S. to Kill a 16-year-old U.S. Citizen with a Drone?
A lawsuit has been filed against CIA and military officials over the deaths of a 16-year-old and two other US citizens killed in drone strikes.
July 20, 2012
Update
3 Reasons It’s Critical to Reauthorize VAWA Now
Congress is running out of time to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Here are 3 reasons why they should do it now before the August recess.
July 20, 2012
Press Release
Senegal Must Comply With Court Ruling on Former Chad President
The International Court of Justice today told Senagal it must comply with its ruling to prosecute former Chad president Habré, accused of crimes against humanity.
July 20, 2012
Press Release
Russia Implored to Release ‘Pussy Riot’ Group Following Court Ruling Prolonging Detention
Members of the Russian punk band 'Pussy Riot' have been jailed for six more months after performing an anti-Putin protest song in a church.
July 20, 2012
Press Release
All Parties Responsible for Syria Violence Will Be Held Criminally Responsible
After an order to clear streets in Damascus, Amnesty International reminded all parties that violence against the civilian population will not go unpunished.
July 20, 2012