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Following the Rules: Seeking Common Standards for Arms Trade Treaty
We have a real chance of stopping irresponsible and illegal arms transfers only if there are common standards for states embedded into the Arms Trade Treaty text.
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Happy Birthday South Sudan!
Today, South Sudan becomes the world’s newest country. Back in January 2011, the people of South Sudan voted in a referendum mandated by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and decided to…
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Amnesty International Urges United Nations to Act to Control Arms to Sudan’s Southern Kordofan
United Nations member states must act to control arms shipments to volatile regions like Sudan's Southern Kordofan, Amnesty International said today, ahead of next week's talks on a global Arms…
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Bangladesh Must Take Action to Protect Women Against Fatwa Violence
The Bangladeshi government must enforce the orders from the Supreme Court to prevent extrajudicial punishments of women caused by fatwas.
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A Dangerous Somali Fudge
The Obama administration’s decision to refer Somali national Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame’s case to be heard in federal court is to be welcomed. But why did it take so long to…
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War Zone in Karachi, Pakistan
Violence related to Pakistan's "War on Terror" rages on, exacerbated by "shoot at sight" orders and the internal displacement of millions.
Report
Annual Report: Nepal 2011
Head of state: Ram Baran Yadav Head of government: Madhav Kumar Nepal (interim since June) Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 29.9 million Life expectancy: 67.5 years Under-5 mortality…
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Annual Report: Thailand 2011
Head of state: King Bhumibol Adulyadej Head of government: Abhisit Vejjajiva Death penalty: retentionist Population: 68.1 million Life expectancy: 69.3 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 13/8 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 93.5…
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Annual Report: Maldives 2011
Head of state and government: Mohamed Nasheed Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 0.3 million Life expectancy: 72.3 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 31/26 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 98.4 per cent…
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Annual Report: Cambodia 2011
Head of state: King Norodom Sihamoni Head of government: Hun Sen Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 15.1 million Life expectancy: 62.2 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 92/85 per 1,000…
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Annual Report: Philippines 2011
Head of state and government: Benigno S. Aquino III (replaced Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in June) Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 93.6 million Life expectancy: 72.3 years Under-5 mortality (m/f):…
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Annual Report: Laos 2011
Head of state: Choummaly Sayasone Head of government: Thongsing Thammavong (replaced Bouasone Bouphavanh in December) Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 6.4 million Life expectancy: 65.9 years Under-5 mortality (m/f):…