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In Mali Conflict, All Sides Must Protect Civilians as Military Attacks by French Forces Continue
Amnesty International is urging French forces in Mali to give as much advance warning as possible to civilians, and called on all armed groups to protect civilians.
January 14, 2013
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Broad Coalition Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Prison Now
A broad coalition of human rights groups and other like-minded organizations marked the 11th anniversary of the first detained men being jailed at the U.S.-controlled detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, today with a rally, march and vigil in Washington, D.C.
January 11, 2013
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Mexico’s New Victims’ Law Needs to be Implemented to be Effective
Concrete measures are needed to back up a new law aimed at guaranteeing the rights of victims of crime and human rights abuses in the ongoing violence resulting from the struggle against organized crime in Mexico, Amnesty International said.
January 10, 2013
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Amnesty International Calls on Saudi King to Halt Execution of Sri Lankan Woman
A young Sri Lankan woman is at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia for a crime she allegedly committed when she was under 18, prompting Amnesty International to urge the country’s King to prevent the sentence being carried out.
January 8, 2013
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Broad Coalition Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Bay Now
Groups will mark 11th anniversary of first detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay with rally, march and vigil starting at Supreme Court.
January 7, 2013
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Bahrain’s Appeal Verdict Shows Justice System Flaws
A decision rejecting an appeal by 13 opposition activists and upholding prison sentences ranging from five years to life is further proof the country’s justice system simply cannot be relied on.
January 7, 2013
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Egyptian Journalist Facing Military Trial Must Be Released
An Egyptian journalist facing an unfair military trial after he was arrested while covering a story in the North Sinai region must be released.
January 7, 2013
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Amnesty International Condemns Guantanamo Transfer Restrictions in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act
Amnesty International USA condemned the restrictions on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law yesterday by President Obama.
January 3, 2013
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President Obama Must Veto NDAA Legislation
Frank Jannuzi, head of Amnesty International’s Washington office, issued the following statement in response to the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the U.S. House and Senate. The legislation will be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature.
December 21, 2012
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Armed Intervention in Mali Risks Worsening the Crisis
The United Nations Security Council’s approval of armed intervention in Mali risks worsening the human rights and humanitarian crisis in the north, Amnesty International said today.
December 21, 2012
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AIUSA Launches Ad Campaign to Counter NRA Distortions About Global Arms Treaty
Amnesty International USA is launching an online ad campaign to mobilize support against the National Rifle Association leadership’s threat to U.N. adoption of an arms treaty that could save millions of lives worldwide.
December 21, 2012
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NRA Must Drop Its Campaign of Lies Against U.N. Global Arms Trade Treaty
Amnesty International is challenging the NRA to end its two decade-long opposition to the treaty, which would help stop the flow of weapons to dictators, warlords and armed groups known to commit atrocities and human rights abuses.
December 19, 2012