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Amnesty International Disappointed with Lack of Progress Towards End of Segregation of Romani Children in Slovakia
Violations of Romani children’s right to education without discrimination continue despite the government’s commitment, in August 2010, to adopt measures to end school segregation on the basis of ethnic origin.…
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Fresh threats against human rights defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders
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Amnesty International Condemns Hostility Towards Human Rights Defenders in Chechnya
The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today, after recent threats made to activists.
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Afghanistan: Authorities must look to the International Criminal Court to prosecute Taleban attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, Amnesty International said today, after an attack…
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Amnesty International Urges Afghan Authorities to Allow International Criminal Court to Prosecute Taliban Attacks
The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, Amnesty International said today, after an attack…
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Amnesty International Urges President of Mexico to Immediately Investigate Navy ‘Disappearances’
Mexico's President Felipe Calderón must immediately launch an independent civilian investigation into the whereabouts of least six people who were detained by the Mexican navy in early June, Amnesty International…
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Ending 'Virginity Tests' and the Future of Women's Rights in Egypt
An Egyptian general's assurance on ending "virginity tests" is good news, but more action is needed to protect and promote women's role in the new Egypt.
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Taliban Send 8-Year Old Girl To Her Death
The Taliban tricked an eight-year old girl into carrying a remote-controlled bomb killing her. The ICC must bring Taliban leadership to justice for horrific human rights violations.
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Annual Report: Liberia 2011
Head of state and government: Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 4.1 million Life expectancy: 59.1 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 144/136 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 58.1 per cent…
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Annual Report: Eritrea 2011
Head of state and government: Isaias Afewerki Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 5.2 million Life expectancy: 60.4 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 78/71 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 65.3 per cent…
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Annual Report: Gambia 2011
Head of state and government: Yahya Jammeh Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 1.8 million Life expectancy: 56.6 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 123/109 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 45.3 per cent…
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Annual Report: Chad 2011
Head of state: Idriss Déby Itno Head of government: Emmanuel Djelassem Nadingar (replaced Youssouf Saleh Abbas in March) Death penalty: retentionist Population: 11.5 million Life expectancy: 49.2 years Under-5 mortality…