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South Sudan: One year since peace deal, justice still elusive for victims
Renewed violence underscores the urgency of bringing to account those responsible for crimes under international law committed during South Sudan’s armed conflict, said Amnesty International and FIDH today, a year…
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Syria: Fresh chemical attack on Aleppo a war crime
The Syrian city of Aleppo has been hit by a suspected chlorine attack, which would amount to a war crime if confirmed, and constitutes an alarming sign that Syrian government…
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Hanging of teenager in Iran shows authorities’ brazen disregard for international law
A teenager was executed in Iran after being convicted of the rape of another boy, the first confirmed execution of a juvenile in the country this year.
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Chad: Victims in the case against Hissène Habré awarded reparation
The decision to grant reparation to thousands of victims in the case against former Chadian president Hissène Habrémarks a significant moment in their long and determined quest for justice, Amnesty…
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Fatal airstrike on maternity hospital in Syria a potential war crime
An aerial attack which struck and partially destroyed a maternity hospital in rural Idlib province, north-western Syria, this afternoon appears to be part of a despicable pattern of unlawful attacks…
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Syria: Safe passage for civilians will not avert humanitarian catastrophe in Aleppo city
Unfettered and impartial humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to alleviate the suffering of thousands of civilians in Aleppo city on the verge of running out of food and other essential…
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We Are Still Running: War Crimes in Leer, South Sudan
Amid a fresh outbreak of fighting in South Sudan, a new report by Amnesty International reveals the true horror suffered by civilians at the hands of government forces after the…
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Indonesia: The appointment of Gen. Wiranto as top security official shows contempt for human rights
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s decision to make Gen. Wiranto Indonesia’s most powerful security official a mere day after Indonesia ordered the execution of 14 death row prisoners shows contempt for…
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South Sudan: Government forces continue to commit war crimes despite peace agreement
Amid a fresh outbreak of fighting in South Sudan, a new report by Amnesty International reveals the true horror suffered by civilians at the hands of government forces after the…
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Indonesia: Executions will put Jokowi on the wrong side of history
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as ‘Jokowi’ will be putting his government on the wrong side of history if he proceeds with a fresh round of executions, Amnesty International…
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Amnesty International Thailand’s Chair and other activists face jail for exposing torture
The Thai authorities must immediately drop the criminal investigation against three of the country’s most prominent human rights activists, including the chair of Amnesty International Thailand, who could be charged…
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Turkey Could Be Taking A Big Step Backwards In Human Rights
[caption id="attachment_72981" align="alignleft" width="1100"] AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris[/caption] Please note this article first appeared on Time.com here. By Katy Pownall, News Writer at Amnesty International It’s rush hour on Istanbul’s Bosphorus Bridge. Queues of…