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Taylor Sentencing Only a Step Toward Justice; More People Should be Prosecuted and Reparations Paid to Victims
As Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years, a climate of impunity hangs over Liberia, while victims of heinous crimes in Sierra Leone continue to lack accountability and justice.
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Less Report Writing and More Action Needed in Kashmir
A report by the "interlocutors" on Kashmir contains some useful suggestions to improve human rights in the country.
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Still No Justice for Slain Pakistan Journalist
A year on from the abduction and assassination of reporter Saleem Shahzad, Pakistan must take steps to bring his killers to justice.
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Failure of Leadership Rendering U.N. Security Council Irrelevant, Says Amnesty International as its Annual Report Released
At the United Nations, the Security Council seems ineffective, out of step and increasingly unable to fulfill its mandate.
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War Criminals Are Running Out Of Time – And Space
Recent verdicts and trials indicate that time's up for war criminals. Our new tool maps International Criminal Court cases.
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State of the World 2012
The Amnesty International Report 2012 documents the global state of human rights during 2011 -- a year where the demand for human rights continued to resound in every corner of…
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Amnesty International Calls on Secretary Clinton to Seek Direct Answers and Push Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister for Action on Past and Continued Abuses
Human Rights Organization Urges U.N. to Begin Independent International Investigation as Sri Lanka Continues to Stall Efforts for Accountability
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Amnesty International Urges Africa to End Discrimination Against LGBTI on International Day Against Homophobia
Discrimination and persecution against individuals because of their sexual orientation is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
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5 Countries Where Being a Journalist Can Be Dangerous to Your Health
Journalists, bloggers and filmmakers can face incredible risks by bringing uncomfortable truths to light. These 5 countries are especially dangerous for those speaking truth to power.
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If I Keep Quiet, Impunity Wins
Since 2009, 20 journalists have been killed in Honduras. Journalist Dina Meza has been threatened repeatedly for her work to expose violations yet continues to do her job despite the…
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Under Siege of Terror: The Shia Hazara of Pakistan
Sectarian violence is not new to Pakistan, but the latest series of brutal attacks on the otherwise peaceful Hazara people has reached crisis point in recent weeks.
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Flawed Reforms: Bahrain Fails to Achieve Justice for Protesters
The human rights crisis in Bahrain is not over. Despite the authorities' claims to the contrary, not much has changed in the country since the brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters…
