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South Sudan
On July 9, 2011, South Sudan became independent from the rest of Sudan following the referendum of January 2011 mandated by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended Africa's…
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The Ghosts of Sivas: Justice Denied in Turkey
Last attempt at uncovering the truth of massacre at Sivas will come to an end when, on March 13, the statute of limitations on the original charges is set to…
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Kony Campaign: How Can We Turn Awareness Into Action?
Awareness is an important first step. But we need to stop all the Konys of the world. Join Amnesty for an online chat to learn what you can do.
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#Kony2012 and the Warping Logic of Atrocity
Kony is but one fugitive from justice among many, operating in a region faced with systemic human rights challenges requiring effective and transformative policy overhauls.
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US: Don’t Abandon Afghan Women
The U.S. is leaving Afghanistan, but it shouldn't turn its back on the rights of women in the process. We must urge the U.S. to keep its promises to Afghan…
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Homs at Gunpoint: Satellites Track Assault on Syrian Cities
Satellite images document the assault against civilians in the Syrian cities of Homs and Hama.
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Corporate Accountability Comes Before the U.S. Supreme Court
A key case against oil giant Shell in the Supreme Court will decide whether corporations can be held civilly liable for international human rights violations.
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Syrian Perpetrators: Beware the Long Arc Toward Justice
Syria should not be emboldened by the UN Security Council's inaction to stop the horrific crimes there. The arc may be long, but it does bend towards justice.
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Business as Usual
Khartoum seems intent to continue its pattern of human rights abuses, fueled by its lucrative oil and foreign weapons, further destabilizing Darfur and South Sudan.
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Syria's Deadly Assault on Homs
The death toll continues to rise in Syria. Hundreds of largely unarmed people have reportedly been killed in the city of Homs alone. The crisis in Syria is escalating.
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The 10th Anniversary of “Law of War” Detentions at Guantánamo:
The modern history of the USA indeed includes examples of remarkable advocacy and progress for human rights. One area, however, where there has been zero human rights progress during the…
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Weapons from China, Russia and Belarus Fuel Violent Conflict Against Civilians in Darfur, Amnesty International Reports
Weapons from China, Russia and Belarus are fueling violent conflict against civilians in Darfur, Amnesty International reports today, in a briefing that highlights the urgent need for effective controls by…