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UPDATE: Formal Ruling on Egypt’s Mass Death Sentences Set for Tomorrow
The 683 Egyptians whose lives are at stake deserve better than the kangaroo court they faced in April. But so do all Egyptians.
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The Path to @Amnesty 1 Million
Amnesty International USA's @amnesty Twitter account just reached 1 million followers and to celebrate, we're taking a look back at some of our most memorable Tweets and mentions.
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How Much Do You Know About Turkey’s Social Media Crackdown?
Internet restrictions are an important part of the problem, but they are only the most obvious example of a larger attack on dissent.
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A New Low for Internet Freedom in Turkey
The Turkish government blocked access to Twitter for millions of its citizens late last night.
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An Invisible Threat: How Technology Can Hurt Human Rights Defenders
When it comes up as 'no number,' the first thing that crosses your mind is you are in trouble. You know it is them.
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5 Human Rights Victories in Iran You Helped Make Possible
When there have been victories, it has been on cases that have generated the most activism and the loudest outcry from the most people.
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Annual Report: China 2013
People’s Republic of China Head of state Hu Jintao Head of government Wen Jiabao The authorities maintained a stranglehold on political activists, human rights defenders and online activists, subjecting many…
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Annual Report: Cuba 2013
REPUBLIC OF CUBA Head of state and government Raúl Castro Ruz Repression of independent journalists, opposition leaders and human rights activists increased. There were reports of an average of 400…
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Cartoonist Arrested for “Sedition” in India
Aseem Trivedi, an anti-corruption cartoonist, was arrested in India on charges of "sedition" for depicting parliament as a commode.
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Pussy Riot Faces Moscow Court as Amnesty Rallies in DC
The incarceration and trial of three young women of Pussy Riot indicate a troubling shift in Russia toward a more repressive and intolerant society.
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Google, the Benevolent Behemoth?
Google's new transparency report documents an ‘alarming’ rise in censorship by governments, from the US to China.
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Turkey: A Repressive Model for the Middle East?
While Turkey has been a vocal critic of repression in much of the Middle East and North Africa, it's own human rights record look increasingly grim.