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“Virulent” Attacks Put LGBTI Activsts in South Caucasus at Risk
A spate of homophobic attacks in Armenia and Georgia have marred the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
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Child Soldiers, Rape, Displacement: Is Mali A Forgotten Crisis?
Little attention is being given to Mali, which is facing its worst human rights crisis in half a century.
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Amnesty International to Bring Afghan Women’s Voices to the Forefront of NATO Summit During May 20 “Shadow Summit” in Chicago; Press Conference to Release Open Letter to Presidents Obama and Karzai
U.S. Ambassador on Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer, to Give Opening Remarks; Followed by Panel Discussion: “The Conversation NATO Should Have About Afghan Women’s Rights”
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Amnesty International Calls on Secretary Clinton to Seek Direct Answers and Push Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister for Action on Past and Continued Abuses
Human Rights Organization Urges U.N. to Begin Independent International Investigation as Sri Lanka Continues to Stall Efforts for Accountability
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Amnesty International Urges Africa to End Discrimination Against LGBTI on International Day Against Homophobia
Discrimination and persecution against individuals because of their sexual orientation is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Amnesty International Says Mali Experiencing Worst Human Rights Crisis in Half Century
Amnesty International said today that Mali is in a human rights crisis not seen in 50 years.
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Amnesty International Urges President Obama to Speak Up About Repression, Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia When He Meets Prime Minister Zenawi
Amnesty International today urged President Barack Obama and fellow G8 leaders to speak up about Ethiopia's appalling human rights record when he and the group meets with Prime Minister Meles…
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Amnesty International Welcomes Release of Opposition Activist in Azerbaijan, But Says Many Remain in Peril
Amnesty International today demanded the immediate release of 17 Azerbaijani prisoners of conscience, following the launch of a hunger strike on Tuesday by 11 people, jailed for their role in…
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Amnesty International Says Removal of Palestinians from Solitary Confinement A Positive Step, But Israel Should Do More To Protect Prisoners’ Rights
Amnesty International welcomed a deal to end long-term solitary confinement for 19 prisoners in Israel as a step in the right direction toward respect for human rights. But the organization…
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Russia: Where a Punk Rock Performance Could Land You in Prison
Three members of the feminist punk rock band 'Pussy Riot' could spend 7 years in prison after a Moscow performance.
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Killing The Innocent With Indifference
A new report details how Texas very likely executed an innocent man in 1989 while allowing the guilty party to continue terrorizing his community.
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Amnesty International Urges Ukraine Authorities to Implement Police Criminality Law Ahead of Euro 2012
Amnesty International today urges Ukraine authorities to begin implementing a law which paves the way for independent investigations into allegations of police violence ahead of the Euro 2012.