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Press Release
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
Press Release
As Execution Date Nears, Mass Support Builds for Troy Davis from Notable Leaders, Georgia-Based Artists, Individuals Worldwide
From Justice Norman Fletcher and Bob Barr to Cee Lo Green and R.E.M., Georgians of all stripes call for clemency for Troy Davis.
September 13, 2011
Report
Libya: NTC must take control to prevent spiral of abuses
In mid-February 2011 Libyans called for a "Day of Rage" against the iron-fist rule of Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi, in power since 1969. The protests were met with lethal force. By early March the uprising had evolved into an armed conflict between forces loyal to Colonel al-Gaddafi and armed protesters coalesced into a loosely structured force led by the newly established National Transitional Council. This report documents serious and widespread human rights violations by al-Gaddafi forces and also abuses committed by the opposition.
September 12, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls for Release of Students in Chad, Arrested on Suspicions They Supported Pro- Reform Protests
Chadian authorities must immediately release two students held since May for allegedly trying to organize pro-reform protests, Amnesty International said today.
September 12, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Demands Immediate Release of Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Arrested in Iran
Amnesty International demanded that the Iranian authorities immediately release one of Iran’s most prominent human rights lawyers, Abdolfattah Soltani.
September 12, 2011
Update
Remembering 9/11
Honor the sacrifice made by those who rush towards cries for help by taking action to urge political leaders in Washington to ensure that all those affected by the 9/11 attacks get the help they need.
September 11, 2011
Press Release
Jailing of Chinese Activist Wang Lihong is ‘Inhumane,’ says Amnesty International
(Washington, D.C.) -- A Chinese activist jailed in connection with her support for bloggers must be released, Amnesty International said today after she was sentenced to nine months in prison.
September 9, 2011
Update
Days Of Solidarity With Troy Davis
A clemency hearing for Troy Davis is scheduled for Sept. 19. Join us in the coming crucial days for acts of solidarity to stop the execution of a possibly innocent man.
September 8, 2011
Update
Joan Baez, Amnesty and You
One of Amnesty International's founding members, Joan Baez, wants you to join her in standing up for human rights for all.
September 8, 2011
Update
CIA 'Shocked' Prisoners They Sent To Libya Were Tortured
Recently uncovered documents reveal the CIA's roll in rendering prisoners to Libya that were tortured by Gadhafi officers.
September 8, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls on U.K. Authorities to Deliver Justice Over Baha Mousa Abuse Case
Amnesty International has called on the U.K. authorities to bring to justice all those responsible for the death Baha Mousa, after an inquiry into the death of the Iraqi hotel receptionist found that U.K. soldiers violently assaulted him while in custody in Basra in 2003.
September 8, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Warns Neighboring Countries Not to Harbor Colonel Al-Gaddafi
Amnesty International said today no country should provide a safe haven for Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi and other Libyan leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. The human rights organization said neighboring countries must arrest al-Gaddafi and others if they flee Libya.
September 8, 2011