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First Woman To Be Executed in the UAE
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) upheld the death sentences of a woman and three men who were convicted for crimes they committed as minors. …
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US Senators Show Support for Uganda's LGBT Community
Last week, the U.S. Senate was unanimous as it passed a resolution calling on members of the Ugandan Parliament to reject the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill and to repeal similar laws…
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Little Access to Justice for Women in Uganda
Lately, when we think about Uganda, we usually think about two things: the Lord’s Resistance Army and the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. But let’s not forget about another important issue: the Ugandan…
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Courts Ignore Secret Affair in TX Death Penalty Case
In the context of the Troy Davis case, I’ve written quite a bit about how the US Supreme Court, so far, as avoided taking a definitive position on whether it’s…
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Troy Davis and Face-to-Face Justice
Ever since Amnesty International published its first report on Troy Davis in February 2007 the main ask has been for a court – any court – to hold a face-to-face…
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"I owe my life to Amnesty International"
"I owe my life to Amnesty International... Now I am dedicating that life to campaigning against the death penalty and raising awareness about human rights." [caption id="attachment_8891" align="alignright" width="204" caption="Hafez…
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Saudi Arabia Set to Execute Soothsayer for Sorcery
‘Ali Hussain Sibat was sentenced to death by a court in Madina in November 2009 after secret court hearings where he had no legal representation or assistance. Amnesty International is…
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College students read last words of the executed
A couple of days ago, we revealed staggering statistics about countries utilizing capital punishment. Our newest report Death Sentences and Executions shows that the U.S. ranks 7th in the world.…
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New Global Death Penalty Stats Out Today
A Challenge to the Outliers Today we released our annual report on global death penalty statistics. The good news: the world has made progress toward upholding the fundamental right to…
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UPDATE: Oklahoma Board Votes for Clemency in Death Penalty Case
The votes have come in and the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board decided by three votes to two to recommend that Governor Brad Henry commute Richard Smith’s death sentence. Because…
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Is Ignorance the Best Policy?
UPDATE: The US Supreme Court has stayed the execution of Henry Skinner, at least temporarily. He has filed a petition to the Supreme Court, and if the Court declines to hear his…
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Standing Up for LGBT Rights in Malawi
Back in early January, we called for the unconditional release of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, two men who were arrested after having a traditional engagement ceremony in Malawi. They…