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The Year of Rebellion
It's been a year since one of the most impressive grassroots movements of our time began to sweep through the Middle East and North Africa. What has changed and what will 2012 bring?
January 9, 2012
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Destined for Disaster?
Robert Gattis was viciously abused as a child. Then he committed a terrible crime. 20 years later, a changed man, he faces another violent act - his execution.
January 9, 2012
Press Release
Anwar Case Shows Why Sodomy Law Must be Scrapped in Malaysia, Says Amnesty International
The Malaysian government must repeal the criminal sodomy law used in a politically motivated attempt to bar Anwar Ibrahim from politics, Amnesty International said today after the opposition leader was acquitted by the country's High Court.
January 9, 2012
Press Release
On Anniversary of Middle East Uprisings, Governments Must Heed Calls for Fundamental Reforms
Despite great optimism over the toppling of brutal regimes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, fundamental reforms to prevent continuing repression and abuses remain unfulfilled, with governments failing to address the scale of change demanded by the protest movements.
January 9, 2012
Press Release
Major demonstration to be held in front of the White House on January 11 at noon
Amnesty International and other organizations are organizing demonstrations around the world to mark the 10th anniversary of the arrival of the first detainees at Guantánamo Bay; activists will urge President Obama to keep his promise and close the U.S.-controlled detention facility.
January 9, 2012
Press Release
Ukraine Must Launch Fresh Investigation into Student Death in Custody, Says Amnesty International
The Ukrainian authorities must launch a fresh investigation into the death in custody of a student, Amnesty International said after two police officers suspected of responsibility for his death yesterday walked free following a court hearing in Kyiv.
January 6, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Investigation into Alleged Torture of Detained Bahrain Student
Fresh reports of the torture of an 18-year old student in detention are yet another blow to Bahrain's promises of reform, Amnesty International said today.
January 6, 2012
Update
Guantanamo: Reopening Under New Management
As Guantanamo approaches its 10th anniversary, the US continues to go in the wrong direction. Most recently, signing indefinite detention into law and planning first new arrivals to Gitmo in 4 years.
January 5, 2012
Update
Can US Citizens Now be Detained Indefinitely?
Breaking down the NDAA's indefinite detention provisions and how it could affect US citizens.
January 5, 2012
Press Release
Broad Coalition Opposes NDAA and Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Bay Now
A broad coalition of human rights groups and other like-minded organizations will mark the 10th anniversary of the first detainees being jailed at the U.S.-controlled detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
January 5, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Mongolia’s “Vital Step” Toward Abolishing Death Penalty, as a Model for Other Countries in the Asia-Pacific Region
Amnesty International USA said today Mongolia's "vital step" toward abolishing the death penalty should serve as a model for other countries in the region and elsewhere, including the United States, to end the ultimate cruel and degrading punishment.
January 5, 2012
Update
The Vote After The Revolt
Egyptians continue to head to the polls, even as the brutal crackdown by the military regime continues. Most recently, authorities raided the offices of 17 NGOs.
January 4, 2012