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Egypt Must Halt Prosecution of Journalist
Mubarak-era laws in Egypt continue to criminalize expression and target journalists critical of President Morsi and the new government.
August 23, 2012
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Civilians Bear Brunt of Horrific Violence as Battle for Aleppo Rages
There is no longer any question: Syria's most populous city has been turned into a battlefield, rendering Aleppo's civilian residents…
August 22, 2012
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Pussy Riot Sentencing a ‘Bitter Blow’ to Freedom in Russia
The decision to jail Maria, Ekaterina and Nadezhda shows that the Russian authorities will stop at no end to suppress…
August 17, 2012
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Three Year Sentence for Bahrain Activist Marks ‘Dark Day for Justice’
The court's decision is a dark day for justice in Bahrain, and puts to end the facade of reform in…
August 16, 2012
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Amnesty International and CBGB, Legendary Music Club, Join Forces to Increase Pressure on Russian Authorities to Free Pussy Riot
The world-renowned New York music club and Amnesty International have joined in the fight for Pussy Riot. as repression in…
August 15, 2012
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Bahrain’s Delay in Verdict of 13 Activists a ‘Denial of Justice’
Bahraini authorities today resorted to the now-familiar tactic of postponing the hearing and toying with defendants, further prolonging their ordeal…
August 14, 2012
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DR Congo Must Protect Human Rights Defenders Working Amid Conflict in North Kivu
Amnesty International urges DR Congo to end threats being made against human rights defenders and journalists by government officials and…
August 8, 2012
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Greece Must Halt Mass Police Crackdown on Irregular Migrants
A large number of the 7,500 foreign nationals arrested in Athens over the last few days are reported to be…
August 8, 2012
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Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in Vietnam Must End
Mass arrests at a peaceful protest in Hanoi are just the latest blow to freedom of expression in Vietnam.
August 7, 2012
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Czech Authorities Must Prevent a Forced Eviction of Roma Families
Czech authorities must prevent forcibly evicting dozens of Roma families living in rental accommodations in the north-eastern Czech town of…
August 3, 2012
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United Kingdom’s Cameron Must Raise Critical Issues with Russia’s Putin in Meeting Today
Amnesty International calls on United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Pussy Riot…
August 2, 2012
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Belarusian Authorities Must Release Prisoners of Conscience
There are a number of individuals in the country, who have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their political…
August 2, 2012