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5 Countries Where Your Online Comments Could Land You in Jail
When you post things online, you probably don't expect the police to come knocking on your door. But in these five countries, that's what can happen.
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Punishment Without Trial: Pre-trial Detention in Turkey
Under Turkey's overly broad 'anti-terrorism' legislation, prolonged pre-trial detention often results in punishment without trial.
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A War on Dissent in Turkey
Little noticed outside of Turkey, thousands have been arrested over the past few years for what appear to be political crimes.
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Graphic Novel About Iran's Post-Election Crackdown Catapults to New York Times Bestsellers List
A new graphic novel is the perfect vehicle to convey the extent of the horror that affected and continues to affect millions of Iranians.
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Live Online Chat on Housing Crisis
Is housing a human right? Learn why forced evictions and homelessness threaten billions of people worldwide in our online chat Friday, Oct 7.
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Ghost Hero, New S.J. Rozan Mystery Novel, Turns Spotlight on China's Dissidents and Freedom of Expression
S.J. Rozan’s new novel Ghost Hero offers a focus on China’s efforts to crush freedom of expression after the arrest of artist Ai Weiwei and imprisonment of the Nobel Peace…
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As Execution Date Nears, Mass Support Builds for Troy Davis from Notable Leaders, Georgia-Based Artists, Individuals Worldwide
From Justice Norman Fletcher and Bob Barr to Cee Lo Green and R.E.M., Georgians of all stripes call for clemency for Troy Davis.
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Jailing of Chinese Activist Wang Lihong is ‘Inhumane,’ says Amnesty International
(Washington, D.C.) -- A Chinese activist jailed in connection with her support for bloggers must be released, Amnesty International said today after she was sentenced to nine months in prison.
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Justice for Hrant Dink: More Work to be Done
Turkey needs to do more to bring about justice in the murder of journalist and human rights activist Hrant Dink.
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10 Books for Your 2011 Summer Reading List
10 great books to add to your summer reading list that also help you learn about human rights.
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Pakistani Journalist Disappeared and Found Dead After Criticizing Armed Forces
The link between Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and the death of a journalist raises questions about press freedom in the country.
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(UA 109/11) Great News! Cameroonian Writer Bertrand Zepherin Teyou Released
Writer Bernard Zepherin Teyou was released on 29 April. He had been imprisoned since November 2010 after writing a book about the President's wife.