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Journalists Killed for Doing Their Jobs in Pakistan
Pakistan seems unwilling to investigate claims that the country's intelligence services were involved in the murder of investigative journalist Saleem Shahzad.
May 31, 2012
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Dispatch from Aleppo: Victims of Syria’s Brutal Crackdown
Amnesty researcher gives an eyewitness report of the horrors in the Syrian city of Aleppo -- where security forces opened fire on non-violent demonstrators, killing children.
May 31, 2012
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Will Russia Stop Blocking UN Action on Syria?
Despite strongly condemning the recent attacks in Houla, Russia continues to block UN Security Council action that could stop the violence in Syria.
May 31, 2012
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Amnesty International Joins Film Directors from Around the World to Call for ‘One More Voice’ for Human Rights
Academy Award winners Meryl Streep and Hans Zimmer team with Amnesty International in a powerful new music video to celebrate the human rights organization 50th anniversary.
May 31, 2012
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Court Ruling Declaring the Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional a Welcomed Step
Today's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals is an important step toward riding this nation’s shameful institutional discrimination against the LGBT community.
May 31, 2012
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Less Report Writing and More Action Needed in Kashmir
A report by the "interlocutors" on Kashmir contains some useful suggestions to improve human rights in the country.
May 30, 2012
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Senseless Violence from Beirut to Ohio
Abdul Hamin Awkal is mentally ill, and set to be executed on June 6. From the Lebanese civil war to Ohio's death row, his life has been marked by violence.
May 30, 2012
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The World Reacts to Syrian Violence
In the aftermath of the brutal massacre in Houla, Syria, the UN Security Council must take a strong stand against the crimes against humanity being perpetrated by the Syrian government.
May 30, 2012
Press Release
Taylor Sentencing Only a Step Toward Justice; More People Should be Prosecuted and Reparations Paid to Victims
As Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years, a climate of impunity hangs over Liberia, while victims of heinous crimes in Sierra Leone continue to lack accountability and justice.
May 30, 2012
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Major Artists to Attend, Perform and Give Readings at Electric Burma Tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi on June 18, 2012
Bono set to present Aung San Suu Kyi with Amnesty International's "Ambassador of Conscience" Award at concert in Dublin.
May 30, 2012
Press Release
Still No Justice for Slain Pakistan Journalist
A year on from the abduction and assassination of reporter Saleem Shahzad, Pakistan must take steps to bring his killers to justice.
May 29, 2012
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Bahrain Must Immediately Release All Bahraini Prisoners of Conscience
Following the release of prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, Amnesty International renewed its demand that Bahrain unconditionally release all remaining prisoners of conscience.
May 29, 2012