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Tunisia: Persepolis trial spotlights attacks on freedom of expression
Charges against a TV boss who screened the French film Persepolis should be dropped by the Tunisian authorities, Amnesty International said ahead of the resumption of his trial.
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Freedom of Speech? Not if You’re a Turkish Student
Because of Turkey's draconian anti-terrorism laws, Turkish students are imprisoned for expressing social and political opinions.
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Bahrain: Reforms risk appearing hollow as violations continue
The Bahraini government's response to the findings of an international commission of inquiry has proved inadequate as human rights violations continue, Amnesty International said in a new report on Tuesday.
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Amnesty International’s ‘Secret Policeman’s Ball’ 90-Minute U.S. Television Premiere Celebrates Free Speech With Jon Stewart, Russell Brand, Coldplay, Rashida Jones, Seth Meyers, Eddie Izzard, Kristen Wiig, Mumford and Sons, Sarah Silverman and many othe
Amnesty International and EPIX announced today that the U.S. 90-minute EPIX premiere of Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 will air on Friday, April 27, at 11:30 pm ET /…
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Flawed Reforms: Bahrain Fails to Achieve Justice for Protesters
The human rights crisis in Bahrain is not over. Despite the authorities' claims to the contrary, not much has changed in the country since the brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters…
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14,600 Days in Solitary Confinement
Two black men, confined to isolation in tiny cells in Louisiana for the last 40 years. We must end the "Angola 3" nightmare.
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Punishing "Moral Crimes" in Afghanistan
Afghanistan should release the 400 women in prison for "moral crimes" and prosecute those perpetrating violence against women and girls.
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Human Rights in Bahrain: Doubts Raised About the Monarchy’s Will to Make Needed Reforms
As protesters continue to be under violent assault by the Bahrain authorities and the monarchy attempts to rebuild its image with the Bahrain Grand Prix approaching, Amnesty International in this…
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Bush-Era Memo Raises New Questions About Torture and Accountability
A six-year-old Bush administration memo came to light recently that acknowledges that White House-approved interrogation techniques amounted to "war crimes." Will accountability follow?
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Responding to the Human Rights Crisis in South Sudan
George Clooney and other activists were arrested last month for protesting abuses in Sudan. Amnesty researchers are in South Sudan now investigating, documenting and working to stop the atrocities.
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Amnesty International Praises Connecticut Lawmakers on Death Penalty Repeal; Urges Governor to Sign Bill Following House Vote
Amnesty International USA today praised the Connecticut House of Representatives for voting to abolish the death penalty and urged Gov. Daniel P. Malloy to keep his promise and sign Senate…
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Shocking Facts About Who’s Arming Human Rights Abusers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Just six countries export a whopping 74 percent of the world's weapons. Our infographic breaks down the facts.