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Militia Rule Strangling Human Rights in Libya, Threatening Progress of Humanitarian Revolution
Ongoing serious human rights violations are casting a huge shadow over the Libya's first national elections since the fall of al-Gaddafi.
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Will Bahrain Convict an 11-year-old “Protester”?
An 11-year-old Bahraini boy could face jail time for allegedly "participating in an illegal gathering."
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Release of ICC Staff Held in Libya Welcomed, but Concerns Remain for Fair Trial of Gaddafi’s Son
The detention of four ICC staffers in Libya not only denied them their liberty and stopped their work, but it also undermined Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi's right to a fair trial.
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A Historic Declaration of Internet Freedom
Amnesty International joins a coalition of privacy and freedom groups by signing on to a manifesto for a free and open Internet.
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Egypt’s New President Mohamed Morsi Must Make Firm Commitment to Human Rights
President Morsi must break the cycle of abuse perpetuated under Hosni Mubarak and curtail military power over civilians.
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International Artists Support Campaign for Effective Arms Trade Treaty As Talks Open at United Nations on Monday
More than 30 high-profile Amnesty International and Oxfam supporters, including the British war photographer Paul Conroy, urge governments to deliver a strong and effective arms trade treaty.
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International Community Meeting in Geneva Must Press Syria on Human Rights Monitors
Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties mount, a dedicated human rights monitoring presence is established.
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Empowering Death Row Exonerees To Tell Their Stories
Despite the checks and balances of our legal system, 140 innocent people have been sent to death row. One For Ten is a film project that will help U.S. death…
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NYC Learns the Difference Between Bananas and Guns
With only days until Arms Trade Treaty talks begin, Amnesty activists took over Times Square to let New Yorkers know the insane fact that there are stricter regulations on bananas…
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Bulgarian Authorities Must Adopt Stricter Legislation Governing LGBT-Targeted Hate Crimes
Deep-seated discrimination against Bulgaria's LGBT community means anti-gay hate crimes go unpunished.
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Italian Authorities Must Halt Forced Eviction of Tor de’Cenci Residents
Authorities in Rome plan to evict Roma families from the Tor de'Cenci settlement, forcing families to resettle in an isolated and racially segregated camp.
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Zimbabwe Goes After Activists Again
Zimbabwe police continue their clampdown on free speech with the most recent arrests of members of Women of Zimbabwe Arise.