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Egypt Political Parties Pledge to End State of Emergency But Many Stop Short of Committing to Women’s Rights, Amnesty International Survey Shows
Most of the biggest Egyptian political parties have committed to delivering ambitious human rights reforms in the country's transition, but are giving mixed signals or flatly refusing to end discrimination, protect women's rights and abolish the death penalty, Amnesty International said today.
January 24, 2012
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Release of Egyptian Blogger Maikel Nabil is the End of a “Cruel Ordeal”, says Amnesty International
The release of an Egyptian blogger and prisoner of conscience whose trial was flagrantly unfair comes months too late, Amnesty International said today.
January 24, 2012
Press Release
France: Genocide-denial bill threatens freedom of expression
A bill passed by the French senate yesterday would violate freedom of expression by making it a criminal offense to publicly question events termed as "genocide" under French law, Amnesty International said today.
January 24, 2012
Update
Stop the Death Threats. Defend Norma Cruz.
Norma Cruz has been repeatedly threatened with death because of her work documenting cases of violence against women and fighting for justice. It's time someone defended Norma.
January 23, 2012
Update
US Weapons Against Egypt Protesters
Even as the Egyptian military continues its lethal attacks on protesters, the US government continues to supply the military regime with weapons.
January 23, 2012
Press Release
In Advance of the State of the Union Address, Amnesty International Calls On President Obama to Implement Bold Policies That Seize Historic Opportunities for Human Rights Progress
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA's executive director, issued the following statement in advance of President Barack Obama's scheduled third State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, January 24.
January 23, 2012
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Arab League Findings Bolster Case for International Action on Syria, Says Amnesty International
Evidence of human rights violations documented by the Arab League's observer mission to Syria reinforces calls for the international community to address the worsening rights abuses and security situation in the country, Amnesty International said today.
January 23, 2012
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Trial of Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón ‘a blow to human rights’, says Amnesty International
The Spanish Supreme Court's pending criminal trial of a pioneering investigative judge is a threat to human rights and judicial independence, Amnesty International said today.
January 20, 2012
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Torture Video Shows Need to Protect Bangladeshis Crossing India Border, says Amnesty International
The suspension of eight guards of India's Border Security Force (BSF) for torturing a Bangladeshi caught on the border is not a sign that human rights violations are being addressed, Amnesty International said today.
January 20, 2012
Press Release
Russia Drops Slander Case Against Leading Human Rights Defender, says Amnesty International
Today's closure of the criminal proceedings against the head of a well-known Russian human rights organization is a victory for human rights, Amnesty International said.
January 20, 2012
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India Urged to Clean Up Vedanta Refinery After Plant Expansion Rejected, says Amnesty International
Indian authorities should order the immediate clean-up of Vedanta's alumina refinery in the state of Orissa, Amnesty International said today after a court dismissed the mining company's plea for a six-fold expansion of the plant.
January 20, 2012
Update
Who Really Murdered Hrant Dink?
Despite evidence to the contrary, Turkish Court rejects claims that journalist Hrant Dink's murder was an act of conspiracy by an illegal network within the Turkish state.
January 19, 2012