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Press Release
Blocking of Security Council Resolution on Syria a “Shocking Betrayal,” Says Amnesty International
Permanent members of the Security Council that used their veto yesterday to block a binding resolution on Syria have utterly failed in their responsibilities to protect the Syrian people, Amnesty International said today.
October 5, 2011
Press Release
Ten Years On Afghanistan Shows Slow Progress and Failed Promises, Says Amnesty International
Ten years after a U.S.-led military invasion removed the Taliban from Afghanistan, the Afghan government and its international supporters have failed to keep many of the promises they made to the Afghan people, Amnesty International said today
October 5, 2011
Press Release
Joint Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Statement on Zaynab al-Hosni
In September 2011, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued statements following the killing and mutilation by unknown persons of a woman believed to be Zaynab al-Hosni.
October 5, 2011
Update
What Do Tunisia, Palau and the US Have in Common?
Well, it isn’t ratification of the CEDAW treaty but all three countries have made the news lately when it comes to women’s rights.
October 4, 2011
Report
Forced evictions in Zimbabwe leave thousands of children without access to education
Forced evictions drive poor people deeper into poverty and leave them more vulnerable to other human rights violations. This report looks at the long-term impact on the right to education since the Zimbabwean government's programme of mass forced evictions, known as Operation Murambatsvina, took place in 2005. The report focuses on the situation of children and young people living in Hatcliffe Extension and Hopley, two settlements in Harare. More than six years since the mass forced evictions, children in the two settlements continue to face immense barriers in obtaining basic education.
October 4, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Authorities to Tackle Brazen Attacks on Hazara Shi’a
In reaction to the news that gunmen have attacked a bus carrying Shia Muslims in southwestern Pakistan, killing 13 people and injuring six others, Amnesty International said: "Sadly this is only the latest in a long line of brazen attacks against Quetta’s Shi’a population. Sectarian violence has been a feature of the general breakdown in law and order in Pakistan, but these recent attacks seem to indicate a new targeting of the ethnic Hazara community," said Mustafa Qadri, Pakistan researcher at Amnesty International.
October 4, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Reid’s Decision to Deny Military Custody Provision in National Defense Authorization Act
Amnesty International USA welcomes the decision yesterday by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid not to accept a provision in the draft National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require terrorism suspects arrested inside the United States to be transferred to military custody.
October 4, 2011
Press Release
Life of Egyptian Blogger Hangs in the Balance as Appeal Postponed, Says Amnesty International
Egypt’s military rulers are responsible for the life of a jailed blogger on the 43rd day of a hunger strike, Amnesty International warned today after a Cairo military court adjourned his appeal hearing until October 11.
October 4, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Hails Judge’s Decision to Stay Execution of Marcus Ray Johnson; Case Contained Doubt About Conviction
Following the announcement that Marcus Ray Johnson was granted a stay of execution, Laura Moye, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign director at Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), released the following statement
October 4, 2011
Update
Repression Goes Global: Syrians in US Targeted By Syrian Embassies
Syrian authorities are targeting pro-reform protesters abroad through a systematic campaign of intimidation and harassment.
October 3, 2011
Update
Will Georgia Kill Again Despite Doubts?
Georgia is scheduled to execute Marcus Ray Johnson on October 5. As in the case of Troy Davis, there are serious unresolved doubts about his guilt.
October 3, 2011
Update
World Habitat Day: Stopping Forced Evictions Worldwide
On World Habitat Day, Amnesty International is calling on governments to live up to their commitments to stop and prevent forced evictions.
October 3, 2011