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Amnesty International Condemns Indiscriminate Bomb Attack in Busy Beirut Residential District
A large explosion, reportedly from a car bomb attack in the busy Ashrafiya residential district in downtown Beirut, killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more.
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Seven Men At Risk of Execution in Gambia Must Be Permitted to Appeal Supreme Court Decision
Seven men are at imminent risk of execution in Gambia, following today’s unanimous decision by the Supreme Court upholding their previous conviction for treason.
Update
Turkish Human Rights and the Syrian Conflict
Human rights are gravely at risk in Turkey and the war in Syria seems to be exacerbating the situation.
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Afghan Girl Beheaded for Refusing to Enter Prostitution Highlights Violent Atmosphere in the Region
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued the following statement in response to news reports that a young Afghan woman in Herat province was beheaded because she refused to…
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One Governor, 250 Executions: 8 Rick Perry Lowlights
This month, Texas will carry out its 250th execution under one Governor: Rick Perry. Here are 8 of the most egregious lowlights.
Update
Does Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Have Rights?
Justice will neither be done nor be seen to be done at Guantánamo's military commission trials.
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Forced Eviction of Roma Settlements in France Leaves About 150 Homeless
Around 150 Roma – including some 60 children – have been left homeless outside Paris after being forcibly evicted and having their homes bulldozed on Monday morning, Amnesty International said.
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Iran Must Clarify Fate of 11 Men After Apparent Stay of Execution
The fate and whereabouts of 11 men due to be put to death on Saturday must be disclosed by the authorities in Iran, Amnesty International said following reports that the…
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What’s Going On At Guantanamo This Week? Shhh…It’s A Secret
Military commissions continue at Guantanamo this week. But why so many secrets?
Report
Known Abusers, But Victims Ignored: Torture and Ill-Treatment in Mexico
This report explores the increase of torture by police and security forces during the Calderón administration, lack of effective investigations and denial of justice for victims.
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Violent Forced Land Evictions on the Rise in China, Charges New Amnesty International Report
Violent forced evictions in China are on the rise as local authorities seek to offset huge debts by seizing and then selling off land in suspect deals with property developers.
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Amnesty International Calls on Cuba to Allow “Ladies in White” Activists to Freely Commemorate Anniversary of Leader’s Death
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, [email protected], 212-633-4150, @strimel (New York) -- Amnesty International said today it is concerned about the safety of the activist group “Ladies in White” as the one-year anniversary…