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Report exposes “the hands of cruelty” in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas
Millions are locked in perpetual lawlessness in Pakistan’s northwestern Tribal Areas, where human rights abuses committed by the Armed Forces and the Taliban are beyond the reach of justice, Amnesty…
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Historic Ruling on Europe’s Role in CIA Renditions Is a Milestone in the Fight Against Impunity
Today’s ruling on the CIA’s detention and rendition of German national Khaled El-Masri is a historic moment and a milestone in the fight against impunity because for the first time…
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President Ouattara Urged to Approve Côte d’Ivoire’s Ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
Amnesty International urges the Ivorian government to take all necessary steps to ensure that its instrument of ratification is promptly deposited with the United Nations Treaty Office in New York…
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Native Women’s Rights Are in Danger: Tell Congress to Pass a Tribal-Inclusive VAWA that Provides Justice for All Women!
As efforts to push the Violence Against Women Act to the finish line have resumed, some House Members are attempting to remove protections for Native women from VAWA. This is…
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New Report Exposes Abuses by Armed Forces and Taliban in Pakistan Tribal Areas
Human rights abuses committed by the Armed Forces and the Taliban in Pakistan’s northwestern Tribal Areas are locking millions in perpetual lawlessness, said an Amnesty International report released today.
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‘The Hands of Cruelty:’ Abuses by Armed Forces and Taliban in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas
During its bid to recapture territory from the Taliban over the last three years, the Pakistan Armed Forces have arbitrarily detained thousands of men and boys, and the Taliban continue…
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Freedom of Expression Under Attack in Central America: Four Cases From New AI Report
Just within the relatively small region of Central America, Amnesty International’s new report, Transforming Pain into Hope, highlights four important cases of attacks on freedom of expression that seek to…
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Egypt in Crisis, U.S. Must Act for Human Rights
Two years after the resignation of President Mubarak, here we are once again with protesters back in the Egyptian streets, facing army tanks and tear gas and this time with…
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Another Year Lost for the Lives and Dignity of Congo’s Women
An unending war in the Democratic Republic of Congo leaves tens of thousands of civilians' lives and dignity at risk. Rape and other forms of sexual violence are committed with…
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It’s Never Too Late for Justice: Standing with the Women of Indonesia
[caption id="attachment_14415" align="alignleft" width="204"] Indonesian laws need to be reformed to help overcome discriminatory practices © Amnesty International[/caption] For many of us, Indonesia may seem to be a country recovered.…
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Gaza: Day Two of the Ceasefire
A first-hand account of the situation on the ground in Gaza, includingchildren and other unarmed civilians killed and injured in Israeli bombardment between 14 and 21 November.
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Justice Denied for 30 Years: Six Reasons Guatemala Must Bring Rios Montt to Justice!
November 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of General Efrain Rios Montt launching the bloodiest period of Guatemala’s civil war after seizing power in a coup. Countless Guatemalans have never learned…