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Real vs. Fake: How To Authenticate YouTube Videos
An enormous challenge for human rights workers, journalists or first responders alike is to separate fact from fiction. Now, there's a website that can help.
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Death Sentences and Executions 2013
Despite the setbacks in 2013, there has been a steady decline in the number of countries using the death penalty over the last 20 years, and there was progress in…
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VICTORY!: Russian Prisoner of Conscience Freed As Write For Rights 2013 Reaches 1.4 Million Actions!
When I feel left with no hope to fight, I'll get a letter and it inspires me. The light of hope appears again, and my confidence in myself and my…
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Release of Myanmar Prisoners of Conscience A Positive Step Forward, But More Needs to be Done
The release of several prisoners of conscience in Myanmar today is a positive step, but time is running out for the government to keep its promise to release everyone imprisoned…
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Push for Russia and China to Sign Arms Treaty
With more than 100 countries having signed the groundbreaking Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International today urged all countries and especially China and Russia -- the two holdouts among the Permanent…
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Annual Report: Thailand 2013
Kingdom of Thailand Head of state King Bhumibol Adulyadej Head of government Yingluck Shinawatra The armed conflict continued in the South as insurgents targeted civilians in violent attacks, while security…
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Annual Report: Myanmar 2013
Republic of the Union of Myanmar Head of state and government Thein Sein Amid ongoing political, legal and economic reforms, the authorities released hundreds of prisoners of conscience; however, many…
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Did Myanmar President Thein Sein Deserve the Warm Welcome?
The warm White House reception, combined with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s call for the suspension of sanctions on imports from Myanmar, gave President Thein Sein a big boost. Did…
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Annual Report: Japan 2013
Japan Head of government Shinzō Abe (replaced Yoshihiko Noda) Police abuse and irregularities in police interrogations took place in Japan's criminal justice system. The authorities continued to reject calls for…
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Arrested for Opening Up Monasteries?
For those who were lulled into believing that the government of Myanmar is new and improved, and that reforms are taking place with unsurpassed speed, the rearrest of former Amnesty…
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Myanmar’s Release of Political Prisoners a Step in Right Direction for Human Rights
Amnesty International USA welcomed news today that Myanmar released 50 political prisoners including Amnesty International prisoners of conscience, U Myint Aye and Saw Kyaw Kywa Min, but said the authorities…
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Time for a Full Court Press on Human Rights in Myanmar (Burma)
On the eve of President Obama’s historic visit to Myanmar (Burma), his host, President Thein Sein, has released 450 prisoners, a move surely calculated to curry favor with the United…