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Masterminds of Russian Journalist Assassination Must Be Brought to Justice
Prosecutors must not rest until those who masterminded the assassination of Russion journalist are brought to justice.
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Report exposes “the hands of cruelty” in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas
Millions are locked in perpetual lawlessness in Pakistan’s northwestern Tribal Areas, where human rights abuses committed by the Armed Forces and the Taliban are beyond the reach of justice, Amnesty…
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Historic Ruling on Europe’s Role in CIA Renditions Is a Milestone in the Fight Against Impunity
Today’s ruling on the CIA’s detention and rendition of German national Khaled El-Masri is a historic moment and a milestone in the fight against impunity because for the first time…
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President Ouattara Urged to Approve Côte d’Ivoire’s Ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
Amnesty International urges the Ivorian government to take all necessary steps to ensure that its instrument of ratification is promptly deposited with the United Nations Treaty Office in New York…
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Vote to Adopt the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Findings is “a Good First Step”
Amnesty International issued the following quote on the 9-6 vote in favor of adopting the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report.
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Egyptian Activist’s Guilty Verdict “Outrageous” Assault on Freedom of Expression
Amnesty International said today that the sentencing of an Egyptian activist to three years in prison for “defamation of religion” is an “outrageous” assault on freedom of expression. The human…
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Bahrain Must Release Prominent Activist Nabeel Rajab Following “Hollow” Appeal Verdict
Amnesty International today called on Bahrain to release prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, whose conviction for involvement in anti-government protests has been upheld by an appeal court.
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New Report Exposes Abuses by Armed Forces and Taliban in Pakistan Tribal Areas
Human rights abuses committed by the Armed Forces and the Taliban in Pakistan’s northwestern Tribal Areas are locking millions in perpetual lawlessness, said an Amnesty International report released today.
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‘Pussy Riot World Map’ Shows Global Solidarity for Jailed Russian Punk Band Members
Artists from Pearl Jam, Roger Waters Sting and Flogging Molly to Demand Release of Imprisoned Members of Pussy Riot on International Human Rights Day
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Assassination of Nadia Sidiqi Underscores the Deadly Consequences for Women Standing up for Rights in Afghanistan
Suzanne Nossel, executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the following comments in response to the assassination of Nadia Sidiqi, the acting Director of the Ministry of Women's Affairs department…