Press Release
Cuba Must Stop Unwarranted Detentions of Political Activists
Cuban authorities' use of detention to harass and silence political and human rights activists must end, says Amnesty International.
August 2, 2012
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Amnesty International USA Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russia’s Increasing Crackdown on Free Speech and Expression
It appears that President Putin and his buddies not only detest punk music and the vital services provided by NGOs,…
August 1, 2012
Report
All-Out Repression: Purging Dissent in Aleppo, Syria
Research by Amnesty International details the brutal crackdown in Aleppo, as Syrian security forces and militia target protesters, medical staff…
July 31, 2012
Press Release
Extra-Judicial Killings, Enforced Disappearances, Torture and Sexual Abuse Documented in Mali Counter-Coup
Soldiers loyal to the military junta carried out widespread human rights abuses, according to a new Amnesty International report.
July 30, 2012
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Bahrain urged to free prisoners of conscience as appeals approach
Amnesty calls for the release of a human rights activist jailed for offensive tweets who faces an appeal Tuesday .
July 27, 2012
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Dozens Arrested at Funeral of Longtime Cuban Activist Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
Cuban authorities arrested more than 40 activists as they attended the funeral of human rights defender Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas in…
July 25, 2012
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Sting Joins Amnesty International in Condemning Russia’s Treatment of Pussy Riot Musicians
The world-renowned performing artist calls the continued custody of 3 members of the punk rock group "appalling."
July 25, 2012
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Belarus Urged to Release ‘Teddy Bear’ Free Speech Activist
A Belarus photographer faces seven years in prison after posting pictures of a pro-free speech stunt involving teddy bears.
July 24, 2012
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Georgia Court’s Stay in Hill Execution Skirts Issue on State’s Intent to Execute Man with Mental Disability, Says Amnesty International
As a Georgia court issued a last minute temporary order to stop the execution of Warren Hill on Monday night…
July 23, 2012
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Russia Implored to Release ‘Pussy Riot’ Group Following Court Ruling Prolonging Detention
Members of the Russian punk band 'Pussy Riot' have been jailed for six more months after performing an anti-Putin protest…
July 20, 2012
Press Release
Abuse Against Myanmar’s Rohingya Erodes Recent Progress
Six weeks after a state of emergency was declared in Myanmar's Rakhine State, targeted attacks by security forces against minority…
July 19, 2012
Press Release
It’s Time to Recommit to International Justice
On the anniversary of the creation of the International Criminal Court, Amnesty International is launching its landmark Demand Justice Now…
July 17, 2012