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Paying Respect to the Kerry Sisters
We in the anti-death penalty movement must not lose sight of or fail to acknowledge the original victims in capital cases: the murder victims.
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The Ghosts of Sivas: Justice Denied in Turkey
Last attempt at uncovering the truth of massacre at Sivas will come to an end when, on March 13, the statute of limitations on the original charges is set to…
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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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Top U.S. and U.K. Comedians Come Together to Celebrate Free Speech at Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball in New York
Amnesty International announced today that some of the top comedic talent in the U.S. and U.K. will be joining the Secret Policeman's Ball line-up at New York City's Radio City…
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Amnesty International Urges Iran to Respect Peaceful Protests on One Year Anniversary February 14 of Demonstrations in Support of Egypt and Tunisia Uprisings
Amnesty International is calling on the Iranian authorities to respect freedom of assembly and allow peaceful protests on February 14 amid fears that authorities may once again use excessive force…
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"Kill All The Lawyers": Stifling Dissent in Turkey
As worrisome as arrests of Journalists in Turkey are, the current practice of imprisoning attorneys is cause for alarm.
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Chimes of Freedom
“Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International” gathers an extraordinary line up of recording artists who have contributed new unreleased recordings of iconic songs…
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Female Vocalists Bring Strength and Soul to New “Chimes of Freedom” Album
The album represents the greatest collection ever of Dylan covers by female artists
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The Avett Brothers, Blake Mills and Joe Perry To Appear on Late Night TV During January Performing Songs From Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International
Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International will launch with a trio of national TV appearances by artists featured on the collection beginning…
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Scholars Targeted in Turkey "War on Terror"
In Turkey's "War on Terror" virtually anyone critical of the government can be arrested -- from professors to non-profit staff to activists.
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No One's Above the Law
Holding politicians from powerful nations to the same standard to which they themselves hold the leaders of less powerful nations is not a “left-wing” position – it is a just…
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Turkey's Anti-Terrorism Law Tramples on Human Rights
Many Turkish lawyers, human rights defenders, politicians, and intellectuals remain locked up, victims of an anti-terrorism law desperately in need of repeal.