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Detainees Killed by al-Gaddafi Loyalists in Libya, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has uncovered evidence that forces loyal to Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi have killed numerous detainees being held at two military camps in Tripoli on August 23 and 24.
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Millions of Slum Dwellers in Cairo Still at Risk after Mubarak
Despite the fall of the Mubarak regime in Egypt, millions of slum dwellers live in dangerous and unsanitary conditions and are at risk of forced evictions.
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Libyan Civilians Must be Protected Amid Tripoli Fighting, Says Amnesty International
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - Amnesty International has today urged all sides in Libya to protect the rights of civilians and safeguard them from attack as forces…
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Libyan Civilians and Foreign Migrants at Risk Amid Tripoli Battle, Says Amnesty International
Prolonged fighting in the Libyan capital Tripoli endangers civilian lives and has the potential to create a humanitarian crisis.
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Amnesty International Urges NATO to Investigate Civilian Deaths During Libya Air Strikes
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - NATO must take all necessary precautions to avoid civilian casualties during military operations, Amnesty International said today, after allegations by Libyan officials…
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Amnesty International Urges NATO to Investigate Civilian Deaths During Libya Air Strikes
NATO must take all necessary precautions to avoid civilian casualties during military operations.
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Will India Step Up to the Plate on Syria?
Despite the rhetoric of a "emerging power", India has been passive in standing up on behalf of human rights during this year of uprisings in the Middle East.
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Protecting Americans Abroad, And Human Rights
A new bill will protect the rights of Americans traveling abroad, and the same rights of foreign nationals here in the U.S., including those facing execution.
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As Ramadan Begins, Arab Militaries Strike Back
After a day of military violence in Syria and Egypt, activists in both countries still remain strong. Amnesty International is taking action to support them.
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Amnesty International Urges UN Security Council to Act Urgently on Syria Bloodshed
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] (New York) – Following the deadliest assault to date on Syrian protesters Sunday and more casualties reported Monday in the shelling of the city of…
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13 Years of International Justice
July 17th marks the 13th anniversary of the founding of the International Criminal Court. But we've still got a long way to go to ensure crimes worldwide are not left…
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Annual Report: Italy 2011
Head of state: Giorgio Napolitano Head of government: Silvio Berlusconi Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 60.1 million Life expectancy: 81.4 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 5/4 per 1,000 Adult…