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It’s Time to Recommit to International Justice
On the anniversary of the creation of the International Criminal Court, Amnesty International is launching its landmark Demand Justice Now campaign to support victims of war crimes and genocide.
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Ecuador Using ‘Any Tool in the Box’ to Suppress Protests
Ecuador’s authorities are misuing the judicial system to clamp down on indigenous and campesino leaders involved in social conflicts over development projects.
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5 Steps Forward, 5 Steps Back: Catching and Convicting War Criminals
Has the International Criminal Court, which just turned 10, lived up to expectations?
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Tremseh Killings Underscore Need for Full U.N. Access in Syria
Independent monitors must be allowed to investigate the reported killing of scores of people in an attack on the Sunni town of Tremseh in Syria.
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US Joins Russia and China in Trying to Weaken Arms Trade Treaty
While the world convenes in New York to stop out-of-control weapons trade, influential states like the US, Russia and China, are trying to promote weaker arms treaty rules.
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Tajikistan’s Use of Torture in Absence of Rule of Law ‘Shocking’
Torture, beatings and other ill-treatment are routine in places of detention in Tajikistan and thrive in a climate of widespread corruption and impunity.
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Russia Move to Halt New Arms Transfers to Syria ‘Feeble’ as Existing Contracts Continue
The Russian government's decision to halt new arms deals with the Syrian government, while continuing to honor existing contracts, is at best a feeble move.
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Ahead of Friends of Syria Meeting Friday in Paris, Decisive International Action on Syria Needed to Quell Alarming Increase in Violence
Urgent action must be taken to stop the deadly cycle of repression and abuse in Syria.
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Egypt’s New President Mohamed Morsi Must Make Firm Commitment to Human Rights
President Morsi must break the cycle of abuse perpetuated under Hosni Mubarak and curtail military power over civilians.
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International Community Meeting in Geneva Must Press Syria on Human Rights Monitors
Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties mount, a dedicated human rights monitoring presence is established.
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Bulgarian Authorities Must Adopt Stricter Legislation Governing LGBT-Targeted Hate Crimes
Deep-seated discrimination against Bulgaria's LGBT community means anti-gay hate crimes go unpunished.
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Victory: No More Mandatory Life Sentences For Children In US
The Supreme Court has banned mandatory life without parole for juvenile offenders; that sentence is still an option, it just cannot be the only option.