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The New Face of Egypt
Describing in words the atmosphere in Tahrir Square on the evening of Hosni Mubarak’s resignation after 30 years in power would never do it justice. It was a bit like…
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A Compromised Future for Children in Chad
Boys as young as 13 years old are being used as soldiers by officers of the Chadian national army and armed groups according to a new report released by Amnesty…
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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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Brazil Must Stop Siding With Oppressive Regimes
Brazil’s recent history of siding with some of today’s most oppressive governments must end. As we watch the events in Tunisia and Egypt unfold, Brazil’s track record of supporting and…
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The Long Arm of the Law
Yesterday a spokesman for former US President George W. Bush announced that he was abandoning a planned visit to Switzerland because of “security concerns”. Although President Bush’s team officially played…
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Satellite Images Show Grave Crimes Continue in Darfur
While the whole world is watching the outcome of the South Sudan referendum, Darfur continues to burn. New satellite images released by Amnesty’s Science for Human Rights Program provide shocking…
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Demand Justice Now for all victims of the Gaza Conflict – Act Now
It’s been two years since the ceasefires and almost one-and-a-half years since Justice Goldstone presented the findings of the UN FFM. Both Palestinians and Israelis deserve accountability, justice and reparations…
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Mass Rapes in Congo Must Be Stopped
Recent reports of more mass rapes in the Democratic Republic of Congo over the new year show the urgent need to end impunity for perpetrators. Congolese authorities must ensure that…
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Don't Ignore the Dire Human Rights Situation in Sudan
This posting is part of the Sudan Referendum Watch series While many observers are optimistic that the referendum in South Sudan this Sunday will go ahead peacefully, the last few…
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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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Brazil Hides its Crimes Through Inhumane Legislation
It has been 25 years since Brazil’s military regime ended. Yet, the crimes and violence enforced by the country’s authorities from 1964 to 1985 have failed to see the light…
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Cote D'Ivoire Reaches Tipping Point as Death Toll Hits 200
At a special session of the UN Human Rights Council today, the US claimed that the post-election violence in Cote D’Ivoire has claimed 200 lives so far – a much…