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Press Release
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Ethiopian Prisoners of Conscience
Three journalists, one opposition politician and one other individual, all found guilty of terrorism offenses by an Ethiopian court today, were convicted on the basis of their legitimate exercise of the right to freedom of expression and must be released immediately and unconditionally, Amnesty International said today.
January 19, 2012
Press Release
Ukraine Must Release Somali Asylum-Seekers, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International is calling on the Ukrainian authorities to release Somali nationals who are currently on a hunger strike in protest at being detained for up to a year "for the purposes of deportation" following court orders issued in December of last year.
January 19, 2012
Update
Doctors Demand Restrictions On Another Execution Drug
Doctors have called on drug company Hospira to stop the use of its drug pancuronium bromide in executions. This drug is already widely banned in animal euthanasia.
January 18, 2012
Update
Let’s Not Forget the Injustice in Punjab
On the anniversary of Jaswant Singh Khalra's investigation revealing India's complicity in massacres in Punjab, organizations like Ensaaf continue to demand justice.
January 18, 2012
Update
Where's my Wiki? SOPA, PIPA, and Balancing Rights
Examining the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) bill from a human rights lens. Both SOPA and PIPA endanger a broad range of human rights and make it harder to share and access information.
January 18, 2012
Update
Day of Action Against Guantanamo & NDAA
Thousands around the world came together for a day of action against Guantanamo and the NDAA.
January 17, 2012
Update
Create Your Own Amnesty Anthem!
Ever wanted to be a composer? Join Academy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer in creating your own Amnesty 50th anniversary anthem and win cash prizes!
January 17, 2012
Update
Egyptian Court Ruling on “Virginity Tests” a Win For Women
Egyptian court rules that forced "virginity tests" for women are illegal after women protesters had been detained, beaten, given electric shocks and forced to submit to “virginity tests.”
January 17, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Asks Supporters to Act Now to Halt the Execution of U.S. Citizen in Iran
Amnesty International USA is asking supporters to take action to halt the execution of a U.S. citizen, Amir Hekmati, who was sentenced to death in Iran after being convicted of spying for the C.I.A.
January 17, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Caution as U.S. Restores Full Diplomatic Relations with Myanmar
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA's new executive director, issued the following statement in response to announcement that the United States is restoring full diplomatic relations with Myanmar.
January 17, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Decision by European Court to Stop Deportation of Omar Othman (Abu Qatada) but Alarmed by Diplomatic Assurances Ruling
The European Court of Human Rights' decision made public today halts the United Kingdom's planned deportation of Abu Qatada, a Jordanian national, to Jordan on grounds of national security. The Court found that if the United Kingdom deported Abu Qatada to Jordan it would violate his right to a fair trial.
January 17, 2012
Press Release
The Avett Brothers, Blake Mills and Joe Perry To Appear on Late Night TV During January Performing Songs From Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International
Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International will launch with a trio of national TV appearances by artists featured on the collection beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17.
January 17, 2012