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Senseless Violence from Beirut to Ohio
Abdul Hamin Awkal is mentally ill, and set to be executed on June 6. From the Lebanese civil war to Ohio's death row, his life has been marked by violence.
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The World Reacts to Syrian Violence
In the aftermath of the brutal massacre in Houla, Syria, the UN Security Council must take a strong stand against the crimes against humanity being perpetrated by the Syrian government.
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Still No Justice for Slain Pakistan Journalist
A year on from the abduction and assassination of reporter Saleem Shahzad, Pakistan must take steps to bring his killers to justice.
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Bahrain Must Immediately Release All Bahraini Prisoners of Conscience
Following the release of prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, Amnesty International renewed its demand that Bahrain unconditionally release all remaining prisoners of conscience.
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Presidential Election Recaptures Hopes for New Egypt
Egypt's ruling elite have broken their promises to respect human rights, but this week's presidential election indicates the people haven't given up.
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Sara Hickman: Why I Am Not Going to Eurovision
Texas musician Sara Hickman has declined an invite to the Eurovision song contest due to human rights violations committed by the host country of Azerbaijan.
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Homophobia Olympics in the Former Soviet Union
Several Eurasian countries have the dubious distinction of being medal winners in our Homophobia Olympics -- an "honor" indicating violations of LGBT rights.
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30 Years Later, Will A Changed Man Get Clemency?
Ronald Smith sits on Montana's death row, 30 years after committing a terrible crime. Now a different man, he waits for a decision from the Governor.
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Investigation Needed into Beating of Angolan Rapper and Other Activists
Tuesday's brutal incident is emblematic of the wider crackdown on free speech in Angola.
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Hacking Away at Threats
How can technology, apps and digital services make 'invisible' abuses committed against migrants visible to help save lives? Amnesty and Random Hacks of Kindness hope to find an answer.
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Failure Is Not An Option
Too many nations have placed self-interest and profit ahead of people's rights. Amnesty 2012 State of the World report documents abuses in 155 countries.
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Failure of Leadership Rendering U.N. Security Council Irrelevant, Says Amnesty International as its Annual Report Released
At the United Nations, the Security Council seems ineffective, out of step and increasingly unable to fulfill its mandate.