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Anderson Cooper Examines Troy Davis Case
Anderson Cooper examines the Troy Davis case, with interviews with jurors and witnesses who have since recanted their testimony.
September 15, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns Emergency Law Expansion in Egypt, Saying Military is Taking Country Back to “Bad Old Days” of Repression
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) broadened the application of the Mubarak-era emergency law this week following clashes between demonstrators and security forces at the Israeli embassy last Friday. The confrontation resulted in three reported deaths and some 130 arrests.
September 15, 2011
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ISA Repeal is a Significant Step for Human Rights in Malaysia, Says Amnesty International
In response to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s announcement today that the Malaysian government will seek to repeal the Internal Security Act (ISA), lift all emergency proclamations, and repeal or review other restrictive laws
September 15, 2011
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MASSES CONVERGE IN ATLANTA TO MARCH FOR TROY DAVIS AS CALL FOR CLEMENCY STRENGTHENS
The event follows today’s delivery to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles of more than half a million petition signatures calling for clemency for Davis, who is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday, September 21.
September 15, 2011
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Testimonies from Bahrain: Jailed Activist's Wife Speaks Out
Scores of health workers, human rights activists, teachers and many others are still facing unfair military trials in Bahrain.
September 14, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Repeats Its Demand that Iran Free Two American Hikers, Amid Conflicting Messages on Their Possible Release From Prison
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that the imprisoned U.S. nationals Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal would be released within two days. However, this statement was contradicted today by the Iranian judicial authorities, who said that no decision has been made, and that any release would take “a bit longer” than the President suggested.
September 14, 2011
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Amnesty International, NAACP deliver Troy Davis petition signatures to Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles
The petition signatures, tens of thousands of which are from Georgians, have been collected by AIUSA, NAACP, Color of Change, ACLU and Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. They will be delivered by Laura Moye, director of AIUSA’s Death Penalty Abolition Campaign, and Edward DuBose, Georgia state conference president of the NAACP. In addition to the petition signatures several letters will be hand-delivered to the board.
September 14, 2011
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Going to School and Being Ambushed By Gunmen
The regular killing of innocent civilians in Pakistan's northwestern region took another turn when gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying school kids, killing 5.
September 13, 2011
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Celebs, Politicans Rally to Stop Troy Davis Execution
Nobel Peace Prize recipients, celebrities, musicians, the Pope, a former president (and probably your neighbor) rally to stop the execution of Troy Davis.
September 13, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Libya’s National Transitional Council to Rein In Opposition and Vigilante Groups to Prevent Reprisal Attacks
Leaders of Libya’s rebel forces must step up efforts to rein in opposition fighters and vigilante groups to prevent further reprisal attacks and arbitrary arrests.
September 13, 2011
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Death Toll of Syrians in Custody Rises to 95, Says Amnesty International
The toll of Syrians who have died in custody has risen to 95, while also raising grave concerns about four activists arrested last week.
September 13, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Human Rights Council to Take Opportunity for Action in Sri Lanka
The panel of experts report, made public in April 2011, found "credible allegations" of war crimes and crimes against humanity by all sides to the Sri Lankan conflict.
September 13, 2011