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Amnesty International Expresses Regret over Death of U.S. Congressman Donald Payne
Following the sad news today of the passing of U.S. Congressman Donald Payne, Adotei Awkei, Amnesty International's managing director for government relations, issued the following statement:
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China Must Not Legalize “Disappearances” and “Two-track Justice,” says Amnesty International
A major overhaul of China's criminal procedure law could legalize the "disappearance" of people deemed "subversive" by the state through a dangerous extension of police power, Amnesty International said.
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Belarusian President: "Better to Be a Dictator Than Gay"
Alexander Lukashenko, the dictatorial leader of ex-Soviet Belarus, thumbed his nose at human rights and democracy with an ugly homophobic statement.
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Maryland: Will Death Penalty Repeal Follow Marriage Equality?
After passing marriage equality, Maryland is also close to repealing its death penalty. Governor O'Malley needs encouragement, and that's where you come in.
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5 Oscar Winning Films that Stood on the Side of Justice
Movies can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about an issue, or even inspiring people to take action.
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Connecticut Victim Families Fight for Death Penalty Abolition
Repeal of Connecticut's death penalty is supported by an increasing number of murder victim family members, and this could be the year it finally happens.
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Despite Crackdown, Saudi Ambassador Claims "There Is No Repression"
Despite the claim of the Suadi Ambassador that "there is no repression", the stories of Kashgari and Kassawy show that Saudi Arabia still has a long way to go in…
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Amnesty International Urges Iran to Respect Peaceful Protests on One Year Anniversary February 14 of Demonstrations in Support of Egypt and Tunisia Uprisings
Amnesty International is calling on the Iranian authorities to respect freedom of assembly and allow peaceful protests on February 14 amid fears that authorities may once again use excessive force…
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Best Death Penalty Movie? You Decide
With the Oscars around the corner, let us know what you think is the best death penalty movie. From Dead Man Walking to 12 Angry Men Hollywood has found unique…
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Ohio's Death Penalty Needs A Time-Out
The case of Tyrone Noling is yet another example of how deeply flawed Ohio's death penalty is, and why a moratorium on executions is desperately needed.
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Great News! Bahrainis’ Death Sentences Quashed
Two Bahraini men's death sentences imposed by a military court were quashed on 9 January. The cases have been sent to a civilian court of appeal. ‘Ali ‘Abdullah Hassan al-Sankis…
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Great News! Governor of Delaware Grants Clemency
The Governor of the US state of Delaware has commuted the death sentence of Robert Gattis to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, three days before the prisoner was…