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Amnesty International Warns Neighboring Countries Not to Harbor Colonel Al-Gaddafi
Amnesty International said today no country should provide a safe haven for Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi and other Libyan leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. The…
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Is Sierra Leone’s Free Healthcare Program for Pregnant Women and Children Working?
A year after Sierra Leone launched its groundbreaking free healthcare program for children and pregnant women, Amnesty International examines its impact.
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Troy Davis Execution Set For Sept. 21
Georgia has scheduled Troy Davis' execution for Sept. 21. An execution is NOT inevitable.
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Don't Let Georgia Kill Troy Davis
Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed on Sept 21 even though he could very well be innocent. Here are 3 things you can do to help stop the execution.
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Amnesty International Urges Georgia Board Of Pardons And Paroles To Commute Troy Davis Death Sentence
Amnesty International USA urges Georgia board of pardons and paroles to commute Troy Davis death sentence.
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Amnesty International Charges Sri Lanka Inquiry into its Armed Conflict is “Fundamentally Flawed”
The Sri Lankan government’s inquiry into the country’s civil war is fundamentally flawed and provides no accountability for atrocities.
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Palmer Report Did Not Find Gaza Blockade Legal, Despite Media Headlines
The Palmer report's finding that the naval blockade is lawful does not mean the entire blockade on Gaza is legal. The blockade is a collective form of punishment that breaches…
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Sri Lanka: Inquiry into armed conflict fundamentally flawed
Thousands of civilians were killed and other serious human rights violations committed during Sri Lanka’s decades-long internal conflict, particularly during the final months. The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC)…
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Amnesty International Report Shows Obstacles to Medical Care for Pregnant Women in Sierra Leone, Despite Government’s Free Treatment Program
More than a year after the launch of Sierre Leone’s Free Health Care Initiative for pregnancy care, women continue to face serious challenges accessing treatment and drugs crucial for safe…
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Sierra Leone: Pregnant women still denied lifesaving medical care
Pregnant women and girls in Sierra Leone face continuing challenges in gaining access to maternal health care services. Despite important reforms initiated over the last two years, including a free…
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Freed Libyan prisoner of conscience hails Amnesty International
Jamal al-Hajji, a long-term critic of Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi, thanks Amnesty International for working on his case.
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Ohio Should Just Stop Killing People
Ohio, which could soon face yet another lethal injection drug shortage requiring yet another switch in drug protocols, should instead just stop killing people.