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Bali Process meeting: Human rights of refugees must be the priority
The protection of refugees and migrants and policies that prioritize human rights must be top of the agenda at the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the Bali Process (March 22-23), Amnesty…
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3,714,141 Thank Yous!
Amnesty supporters across the world wrote an astonishing 3.7 million letters, messages, emails, tweets and so much more as part of Write for Rights 2015, the global letter-writing marathon.
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Myanmar: End relentless crackdown on student protesters
One year after police violently dispersed largely peaceful student protests in Myanmar, the authorities continue their relentless crackdown on student activists and anyone associated with their movement. In the past…
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Myanmar must scrap or amend new law that could grant immunity to former presidents
Myanmar should immediately repeal or amend a new law passed today which could grant former presidents blanket immunity for human rights violations and crimes under international law, said Amnesty International.…
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Myanmar: Prisoner amnesty marred by outrageous jailing of activist for Facebook post
A prisoner amnesty in Myanmar today does not go nearly far enough as scores of peaceful activists remain behind bars, Amnesty International said.
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50 Ways You Changed Lives in 2015
The list below is just a snapshot of some of the many success stories and bits of good news that you made happen in 2015. Thank you for all your…
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2015 Has Seen the Worst Refugee Crisis Since WWII
2015 has seen the worst refugee crisis in recent history with over 19.5 million refugees across the globe. Unprecedented numbers of refugees have arrived on Europe’s shores, while countries in…
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18 Cases YOU Helped Change in 2015
In 2015, YOU helped put the pressure on 18 cases to ensure the release of many journalists and activists. The list below is reflective of how we can work together…
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Thailand: Torture claims in Koh Tao murder case must be investigated
Authorities in Thailand must ensure an independent, transparent and thorough examination of allegations of torture by police made by two men who today were found guilty of murder, Amnesty International…
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International Migrants Day: Governments Must Address Crisis
Governments must act to protect migrants fleeing through the same routes and exposed to the same abuses as refugees, said Amnesty International on International Migrants Day.
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Good News! – Myanmar: Ko Wai Lu Released (UA 5/15)
Political activist Ko Wai Lu has been released from prison in Myanmar upon completion of his sentence.
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Good News! – Myanmar: Thein Aung Myint Released (UA 75/15)
Peaceful protester and Movement for Democratic Current Forces (MDCF) activist Thein Aung Myint has been released from prison in Myanmar after receiving reductions to his sentence.