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Togo

The death penalty was abolished. Several detainees died in detention reportedly as a result of torture or other ill-treatment. More than 30 people were arrested on political grounds, including military…

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Zambia

The death penalty, a lack of press freedom, and labor protection are key human rights concerns to be addressed in order to deepen democracy in Zambia.

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Belize

Amnesty International works to stop Belize human rights violations. Belize human rights abuses can end with your support.

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Maryland Death Penalty Meets Globalization

Due to a global market that increasingly rejects participation in executions, lethal injection drugs have become harder to obtain, turning the death penalty in states like Maryland into even more…

February 18, 2011

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Montana Senate Votes to Abolish Death Penalty

By a 26-24 vote, the Montana Senate yesterday voted to repeal the death penalty. Twenty-two Democrats and 4 Republicans voted for the measure (SB 185), which now goes to the…

February 16, 2011

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Ohio Sets 7 Execution Dates

Ohio has just set 7 new execution dates – meaning there is now an execution scheduled each and every month between February and October. But the chorus of voices opposing…

February 9, 2011

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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…

February 7, 2011