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Death Sentences and Executions 2012
At least 682 executions were known to have been carried out worldwide, two more than in 2011. However, the 682 figure does not include the thousands of people who were…
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Maryland Must Support Victims’ Families
Abolishing the death penalty is a necessity for the advancement of human rights, but it is equally essential to support families whose rights have also been severely violated by murder.
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Annual Death Penalty Report Finds Setbacks for a Handful of Countries but Progress Toward Abolition Across the Globe
In its annual report today on executions and death sentences worldwide, Amnesty International found a handful of countries renewing executions after abandoning them for years – notably India, Japan, and…
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More Evidence of Misconduct In Reggie Clemons Case
New evidence has emerged reinforcing the contention that Reggie Clemons' trial was marred by misconduct; a judge's recommendations are expected by June 1.
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10 Years On, Violations Remain Widespread in Darfur
Elements of government forces, along with armed militias, are carrying out multiple large-scale attacks against civilians in North Darfur in what represents the worst instance of violence in recent years.
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How I Became a Believer: Amnesty’s Death Penalty Repeal Campaign in Maryland
This was the peak of America’s love affair with the death penalty. As the century turned and as more and more innocents were exonerated, support for and use of the…
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“Never Accepting Defeat:” Amnesty’s Death Penalty Repeal Campaign in Maryland
We used technologies those who started this campaign in the 1980s could not have dreamed of.
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Building Relationships for Human Rights Impact: Amnesty’s Death Penalty Repeal Campaign in Maryland
Creating human rights change requires building human relationships.
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“I Had No Idea What I Was Getting Into:” Amnesty’s Death Penalty Repeal Campaign in Maryland
This week’s special blog series tells the story of Amnesty International’s involvement in this campaign, featuring the memories and insights of volunteers and staff who played critical roles over more…
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Death Penalty Repeal in Maryland Major Step Towards National Abolition
AIUSA hailed the repeal of the death penalty in Maryland today and urged Governor O’Malley to commute the sentences of all five prisoners remaining on death row.
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Maryland Legislature Passes Death Penalty Abolition!
Today the Maryland House of Delegates followed the lead of the state Senate and passed the death penalty repeal bill. The bill now goes to Governor Martin O’Malley who almost…
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Execution of Seven Saudi Arabian Men “Act of Sheer Brutality”
The execution today of seven men in Saudi Arabia after allegedly being forced to “confess” to charges of armed robbery was an act of sheer brutality, Amnesty International said.