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UN names war crimes panel on Sri Lanka
A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that the Secretary-General has appointed a three-member panel of experts to advise him on the issue of war crimes reportedly committed…
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Of Pakistan and the Taliban
UPDATE: The BBC reports that the Taliban are "openly" raining money for terrorist attacks in the Pakistani province of Punjab. Many of us on this blog have been writing on…
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The Story of Troy Davis’ Sister
By Laura Kagel, Georgia Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator for Amnesty International As part of the Freedom School that Amnesty International is sponsoring in Savannah this week, Kim Davis, Troy Davis’…
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Abandoned and betrayed – why Haiti’s displaced people feel neglected by the state
Amnesty researchers are on the ground in Haiti. Displaced people living in makeshift camps haven’t seen any improvement in their living conditions in the six months since the earthquake, and…
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Troy Davis Hearing: Landmark Opportunity for Justice
The hearing at the Savannah federal district court tomorrow is both historic and unprecedented. Never before has the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a hearing to determine if it is unconstitutional to execute…
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A Visit with Troy Davis
This Wednesday, an amazingly historic hearing will begin here in Savannah, Georgia where I will be all week. The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Savannah federal district court to hold…
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Former US Military Interrogator: Release al-Odaini from Gitmo
Mohammed Mohammed Hassan al-Odaini remains detained in Guantanamo despite being cleared for release. Matthew Alexander, former U.S. senior military interrogator, argues that holding Odaini is, in fact, making America less…
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DoD Risks Hiring Unscrupulous Arms Brokers with Foreign Arms Purchases
The DoD risks hiring unscrupulous arms brokers who are not bound to same laws as prime contractors. As the DoD purchases foreign arms, additional controls are urgently needed.
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Egypt: Stand Up for Khalid Said!
Since the brutal police beating of businessman Khalid Said on June 6, 2010, protesters have taken to the streets all over Egypt to draw attention to the curbs on civil…
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Investigate Kyrgyzstan Violence
Yesterday, Kyrgyzstan’s interim President, Roza Otunbayeva, visited Osh, the site of violence that began the 10 June 2010, killing hundreds and displacing nearly 400,000. The violence erupted between ethnic Uzbeks…
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Israel Falling Short on the Gaza Blockade
Amnesty International believes the Gaza blockade imposes a collective punishment on 1.4 million Palestinians in clear violation of international law. It must be completely lifted without delay.
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Urgent Action Needed for Congo: Wall Street Reform Conferees Need to Hear From You
Over the past few months, your activism has helped us ensure that Congress would act on conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. So it’s great news that House…