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Amnesty International Demands Lawyers for Ethiopian Journalists, Opposition Party Members Reportedly Detained; Warns Detainees May Be At Risk of Torture
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] (New York) -- In response to media reports that two journalists and two opposition party members have been arrested in Ethiopia on suspicion of terrorist…
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A Dozen Amnesty International Activists to Hand-Deliver Signed Cards Urging Action to Prevent Maternal Deaths to Rep. Boehner on Tuesday, July 5
Human Rights Activists to Meet With House Speaker Afterward to Discuss Maternal Health Accountability Legislation Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] (Cincinnati, Ohio) - On Tuesday, July 5, a dozen…
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Amnesty International Disappointed with Lack of Progress Towards End of Segregation of Romani Children in Slovakia
Violations of Romani children’s right to education without discrimination continue despite the government’s commitment, in August 2010, to adopt measures to end school segregation on the basis of ethnic origin.…
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Fresh threats against human rights defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders
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Amnesty International Condemns Hostility Towards Human Rights Defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today, after recent threats made to activists.
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Afghanistan: Authorities must look to the International Criminal Court to prosecute Taleban attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, Amnesty International said today, after an attack…
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Tear gas fired as Greek police clash with Athens protesters
Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said today amid reports protesters were hospitalized as police fired massive…
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Amnesty International Urges Greek Police to Not Use Excessive Force on Athens Protesters
Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said today amid reports protesters were hospitalized as police fired massive…
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Amnesty International Urges Afghan Authorities to Allow International Criminal Court to Prosecute Taliban Attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, Amnesty International said today, after an attack…
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Amnesty International Urges President of Mexico to Immediately Investigate Navy ‘Disappearances’
Mexico's President Felipe Calderón must immediately launch an independent civilian investigation into the whereabouts of least six people who were detained by the Mexican navy in early June, Amnesty International…