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For So Many Reasons, Eyes on Russia
At a pivotal moment in Russian history, unprecedented numbers of Russians are using social media to mobilize and speak out. Is there a "Russian Spring" on the horizon?
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From Syria: 'I'm Not Afraid of Dying. What I Fear is Being Arrested'
Amnesty researchers on the ground in the Middle East uncover unprecedented levels of brutality in Syria.
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Syrian Perpetrators: Beware the Long Arc Toward Justice
Syria should not be emboldened by the UN Security Council's inaction to stop the horrific crimes there. The arc may be long, but it does bend towards justice.
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Despite Crackdown, Saudi Ambassador Claims "There Is No Repression"
Despite the claim of the Suadi Ambassador that "there is no repression", the stories of Kashgari and Kassawy show that Saudi Arabia still has a long way to go in…
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Friends, Neighbors and the Fight Against Torture
When a group of North Carolina residents decided to take action against the trail of torture that led to their backyard, they faced a challenge.
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Satellite Image Shows Homs On Fire
Satellite images show a burning pipeline in Homs, Syria, and give a glimpse of the beleaguered city.
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Death Toll Rises in Syria As Bombardment Of Civilian Areas Escalates In Homs, Amnesty International Says
At least 377 civilians have been killed in Homs in recent days as Syrian security forces escalated their shelling of civilian neighborhoods in the besieged city, according to information received…
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Syria's Deadly Assault on Homs
The death toll continues to rise in Syria. Hundreds of largely unarmed people have reportedly been killed in the city of Homs alone. The crisis in Syria is escalating.
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Will the Bahraini Government Crack Down on Protesters Tomorrow?
When Bahrain's streets awaken in protest tomorrow, will government forces crack down on peaceful demonstrators again? Will there be more tear gas, torture, killings?
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Amnesty International Urges Russia and Other Countries to Prevail on Syria to Stop Its Deadly Assault on Homs
Amnesty International today urged Russia and other countries with influence over Syria to make an urgent appeal to try to stop the military assault on Homs.
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Your Questions Answered: Middle East & North Africa
Join us Thursday, Feb 9 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST for a live online chat on Facebook with Amnesty International on the ongoing uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Amnesty International Rejects Russia’s “Unconscionable” Threat for Second Veto of U.N. Security Council Action to Stop the Syria Bloodshed
Amnesty International called on Russia today to stop its “unconscionable” obstruction of United Nations’ efforts to help end the bloodshed in Syria.