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Blasphemy Law Reform Even More Urgent in Pakistan Year After Governor’s Killing, Says Amnesty International
The Pakistan government must urgently reform the country's 'dangerous' blasphemy laws, Amnesty International said today on the first anniversary of the assassination of a politician who criticized the laws.
January 4, 2012
Update
Scholars Targeted in Turkey "War on Terror"
In Turkey's "War on Terror" virtually anyone critical of the government can be arrested -- from professors to non-profit staff to activists.
January 3, 2012
Press Release
“Trust me” is not enough of a safeguard, says Amnesty International, as President Obama signs the NDAA into law
Despite expressing serious reservations about the NDAA, the Obama administration has paved the way for legislation that will authorize indefinite detention.
January 1, 2012
Update
Jabbar Savalan Freed!
Jabbar Savalan - imprisoned for a Facebook post - was released from prison on December 26th. Amnesty activists from over 80 countries sent tens of thousands of actions on his behalf.
December 27, 2011
Update
Housing: It's a Wonderful Right
Housing is a human right. Yet 3.5 million people in the U.S. are homeless and every day banks foreclose on more than 10,000 mortgages and order evictions of those residing in foreclosed homes.
December 21, 2011
Update
Student Activist Zia Nabavi Marks Another Birthday in Prison
Students in Iran are often permanently banned from university study because of their peaceful political activities.
December 20, 2011
Update
2011: Five Good Signs For Death Penalty Abolition in the US
2011 could be the turning point for death penalty abolition in the U.S.
December 20, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Reports on Conditions for Civilians Who Fled South Sudan’s Abyei Region — First International Organization to Visit Region Since Violence Forced Tens of Thousands to Leave Homes in May
Tens of thousands of civilians in the disputed Abyei region of South Sudan are living in dire conditions in hastily set up camps or crowding with relatives, with food and water in scarce supply, Amnesty International reported today while urging the United Nations to step up security to allow stranded civilians to return to their homes more than six months after fighting broke out.
December 20, 2011
Update
Turkey: A Repressive Model for the Middle East?
While Turkey has been a vocal critic of repression in much of the Middle East and North Africa, it's own human rights record look increasingly grim.
December 19, 2011
Update
Sri Lankan Report Doesn't Fully Address War Crimes
The Sri Lankan government's new report on its civil war is inadequate. An international investigation into war crimes is still needed to ensure truth and justice for the victims and their families.
December 19, 2011
Update
No Woman, No Peace
The Obama administration released the first-ever U.S. National Action Plan to help protect women and girls in conflict zones and ensure that peace processes include women.
December 19, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Commends U.S. Action Plan to Protect Women and Children in Conflict
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) commends President Obama for creating the first-ever U.S. national action plan to implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
December 19, 2011