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Myanmar prisoners kept in ‘dog cells’ after protests
The Myanmar authorities must stop forcing prisoners into cells designed for military dogs, Amnesty International said today, after it emerged that the practice is being used as punishment against hunger…
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Call For Democracy Rises Again 22 Years After Tiananmen
More than two decades after the 1989 protests, Chinese authorities are quick to silence voices of dissent, especially 'Jasmine' activists inspired by Middle East protests.
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Syrian Soldier Defies Order To Shoot Peaceful Protesters
A Syrian solder speaks out about his orders to shoot peaceful protesters and his unwillingness to comply.
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Brazil urged to suspend Belo Monte dam project
The Brazilian authorities must ensure the rights of indigenous communities living around the river Xingu are respected and protected, Amnesty International said today as Brazil’s environmental agency approved the construction…
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WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST CHAZ GUEST PORTRAYS GEORGIA DEATH-ROW INMATE TROY DAVIS IN NEW PAINTING, FILM
WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST CHAZ GUEST PORTRAYS GEORGIA DEATH-ROW INMATE TROY DAVIS IN NEW PAINTING, FILM ---- Wrongly Accused of a Crime at Age 18, Guest Says ‘The System Didn’t Work…
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Hollywood Luminaries Deliver Petition to the Iran Mission
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] Academy Award Winner Paul Haggis, Actress Nazanin Boniadi, Film Producer Trudie Styler and Former Imprisoned Journalist Maziar Bahari Join Amnesty International June 8 to…
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Brazil urged to suspend Belo Monte dam project
The Brazilian authorities must ensure the rights of indigenous communities living around the river Xingu are respected and protected, Amnesty International said today as Brazil’s environmental agency approved the construction…
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WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST CHAZ GUEST PORTRAYS GEORGIA DEATH-ROW INMATE TROY DAVIS IN NEW PAINTING, FILM
WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST CHAZ GUEST PORTRAYS GEORGIA DEATH-ROW INMATE TROY DAVIS IN NEW PAINTING, FILM ---- Wrongly Accused of a Crime at Age 18, Guest Says ‘The System Didn’t Work…
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Hollywood Luminaries Deliver Petition to the Iran Mission
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] Academy Award Winner Paul Haggis, Actress Nazanin Boniadi, Film Producer Trudie Styler and Former Imprisoned Journalist Maziar Bahari Join Amnesty International June 8 to…
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50 Years of Human Rights Captured Visually
View a collection of five info-graphics that tell the story of Amnesty International and some of the most urgent human rights issues of our time.
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Ohio: Angry Lawyering And Doubts About Guilt
Shawn Hawkins has been recommended for clemency due to doubts about his guilt and an angry lawyer that berated his jury. Will Ohio's Governor grant clemency?
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Amnesty International Calls on Iraqi Authorities to Stop Clampdown on Peaceful Protests
Amnesty International has called on the Iraqi authorities to end their clampdown on peaceful protests following the arrest of 15 pro-reform activists in Baghdad in recent days.