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Amnesty International Welcomes Decision on Mumia Abu-Jamal Case
In response to the Philadelphia prosecutors’ decision not to seek another death sentence for Mumia Abu-Jamal, Laura Moye, director of Amnesty International’s Campaign to Abolish the Death Penalty, made the…
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Death Penalty Coalition Including Amnesty International Urge Asia to Stop Executions and Unfair Trials in New Report
A hard-line group of Asian countries are defying the global trend against the death penalty and putting to death thousands of people after unfair trials every year, the Anti-Death Penalty…
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Amnesty International Hails Martina Davis Correia as “Hero of the Human Rights Movement”
Following the announcement that Martina Davis Correia, the longtime activist against the death penalty and sister of Troy Anthony Davis, had succumbed to cancer, Curt Goering, chief operating officer, Amnesty…
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Giving Thanks for a Sister and Prophet: Martina Davis Correia
Martina Davis Correia, longtime death penalty activist and sister of Troy Davis, has passed on. We remember and honor her courage, strength and determination in standing up for human rights…
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Amnesty International Urges Idaho To Prevent First Execution in 17 Years
Amnesty International called on officials in Idaho today to prevent the first execution in that state in 17 years. Paul Rhoades, 54, who has been on death row for nearly…
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Pressure on Egyptian political parties to deliver on “25 January” expectations
In parliamentary elections beginning on 28 November, Egyptians will ask whether the demands and promises of the “25 January Revolution” will finally be fulfilled. Those contesting seats in the People’s…
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Japan Minister Must Not Cave in to Pressure on Death Penalty, says Amnesty International
Japan’s justice minister should not sign execution warrants, Amnesty International and the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network said today, following the minister’s announcement that he does not intend to end capital…
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U.S. Public Turning Away From Death Penalty?
Public support for the death penalty is at its lowest since 1972, but it will still take a serious commitment to change the laws and abolish the death penalty.
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Troy Davis: Celebration of Life
On Saturday, October 1st thousands will remember Troy Davis.
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Amnesty International Calls for Global “Day of Remembrance” to Mark Troy Davis Funeral Sat., Oct. 1
Amnesty International is urging supporters worldwide who are outraged over the execution of Troy Davis to observe Saturday, October 1 – the day of his funeral -- as a “Day…
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All Executions Are Wrong
The disturbing facts and drama surrounding Troy Davis’ case created a remarkable amount of attention. But all executions are wrong.
Report
Time for Tunisian political parties to deliver reform
Tunisians are still waiting for politicians to deliver on the fundamental change they have been promised, Amnesty International said today. A month ahead of Tunisia’s historic first elections since the…