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14,600 Days in Solitary Confinement
Two black men, confined to isolation in tiny cells in Louisiana for the last 40 years. We must end the "Angola 3" nightmare.
April 16, 2012
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Amnesty Is Up For a Webby But We Need Your Vote!
The annual Webby Awards - or the "Oscars" of the Web - honors the best of the Internet. This year we are honored to be nominated but we need your vote!
April 16, 2012
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Punishing "Moral Crimes" in Afghanistan
Afghanistan should release the 400 women in prison for "moral crimes" and prosecute those perpetrating violence against women and girls.
April 16, 2012
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Bush-Era Memo Raises New Questions About Torture and Accountability
A six-year-old Bush administration memo came to light recently that acknowledges that White House-approved interrogation techniques amounted to "war crimes." Will accountability follow?
April 13, 2012
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Responding to the Human Rights Crisis in South Sudan
George Clooney and other activists were arrested last month for protesting abuses in Sudan. Amnesty researchers are in South Sudan now investigating, documenting and working to stop the atrocities.
April 13, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International human rights briefing on Bahrain
Amidst debates around the scheduling of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain, Amnesty International is today releasing a short briefing for media summarising the continuing human rights crisis in Bahrain.
April 13, 2012
Press Release
Human Rights in Bahrain: Doubts Raised About the Monarchy’s Will to Make Needed Reforms
As protesters continue to be under violent assault by the Bahrain authorities and the monarchy attempts to rebuild its image with the Bahrain Grand Prix approaching, Amnesty International in this briefing describes Bahrain’s failure to address the country’s human rights crisis.
April 13, 2012
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Connecticut’s Death Penalty Repeal Bill Going To The Governor!
Connecticut's repeal bill is going to Governor Dannel P. Malloy who is expected to sign it, making CT the 5th state in 5 years to get rid of the death penalty.
April 12, 2012
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Shocking Facts About Who’s Arming Human Rights Abusers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Just six countries export a whopping 74 percent of the world's weapons. Our infographic breaks down the facts.
April 12, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Praises Connecticut Lawmakers on Death Penalty Repeal; Urges Governor to Sign Bill Following House Vote
Amnesty International USA today praised the Connecticut House of Representatives for voting to abolish the death penalty and urged Gov. Daniel P. Malloy to keep his promise and sign Senate Bill 280 into law, making Connecticut the 17th U.S. state to abolish the death penalty.
April 12, 2012
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Hope for Victim of Cameroon's Draconian Anti-Gay Law?
Jean-Claude Mbede, imprisoned in Cameroon on charges of "homosexuality," has his next appeal hearing on April 16th.
April 11, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Charges Brought in Trayvon Martin Case
Amnesty International welcomes the Florida State Attorney’s decision to press charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, saying a criminal investigation is the only way to guarantee that justice is served in this tragic case.
April 11, 2012