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Sierra Leone
Stability and security have increased in Sierra Leone since 2002 with the end of the country's decade-long war. However, Sierra Leoneans face grinding poverty; economic justice eludes them.
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Togo
The death penalty was abolished. Several detainees died in detention reportedly as a result of torture or other ill-treatment. More than 30 people were arrested on political grounds, including military…
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Montana Senate Votes to Abolish Death Penalty
By a 26-24 vote, the Montana Senate yesterday voted to repeal the death penalty. Twenty-two Democrats and 4 Republicans voted for the measure (SB 185), which now goes to the…
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Q&A: Human Rights And Unrest In The Middle East
Questions answered about human rights and unrest in the Middle East.
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Ohio at Death Penalty Crossroads
On the question of capital punishment, Ohio is moving simultaneously in two different directions. The pace of executions has accelerated, but those most experienced with the death penalty are calling…
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Illinois Death Penalty Abolition Bill Goes to Governor!
Tonight the Illinois Senate joined the Illinois House or Representatives in voting to abolish the death penalty. If Governor Pat Quinn signs the bill into law, Illinois will become the…
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Illinois Death Penalty Abolition Bill Passes House!
Today, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to abolish the death penalty. The bill now goes to the Illinois Senate, which will debate and vote on it very soon.
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Brutal Assassination of Salman Taseer is Call to Abolish Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws
Salman Taseer the Governor of Punjab was brutally assasinated on Tuesday January 4, 2011. He was a vocal opponent of Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws.
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The Four Biggest Death Penalty Trends in 2010
The unworkable and degrading nature of capital punishment in the U.S. continued to reveal itself throughout 2010. The pace of executions slowed considerably as the year progressed, and the last…
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37 Iraqis at risk of imminent execution
On December 16 Deputy Justice Minister Busho Ibrahim said in an interview that Iraq will execute 37 people who have exhausted all legal remedies and their death sentences have been…
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Death Penalty Abolition Passes Illinois House Committee
With efforts to fix their flawed capital punishment system proven to be a failure, state lawmakers in a committee of the Illinois House have voted to abolish the death penalty…
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Iran Must Halt Execution of Footballer's 'Temporary' Wife
Shahla Jahed, the “temporary” wife of a prominent Iranian football player, could be executed as early as Wednesday morning.