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Ukraine Must Launch Fresh Investigation into Student Death in Custody, Says Amnesty International
The Ukrainian authorities must launch a fresh investigation into the death in custody of a student, Amnesty International said after…
January 6, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Investigation into Alleged Torture of Detained Bahrain Student
Fresh reports of the torture of an 18-year old student in detention are yet another blow to Bahrain's promises of…
January 6, 2012
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Former Czech President and Brave Human Rights Defender Vaclav Havel Dies
Amnesty International today expressed sadness about the news that former Czech President and brave human rights defender Vaclav Havel has…
December 18, 2011
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Amnesty International Releases New Short Film Inspired by Abusive National Security Policies
Amnesty International released a new short film, Happy World Travels, that was inspired by the abusive policies of the "war…
December 16, 2011
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Amnesty International Documents “Killing Spree” by Iran — Surge of Secret Executions for Drug Offenses – To Contain Huge Drug Problem
This year has seen a dramatic rise in the number of people – many impoverished and some juveniles – who…
December 16, 2011
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Amnesty International ‘Shocked’ Following Reports of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng’s Return to Prison
Following Chinese state media reports that Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng violated probation and will be sent back to…
December 16, 2011
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‘Appalled, but Not Surprised’ by Congressional NDAA Vote and Administration’s Veto Threat Withdrawal, Says Amnesty International
Following the passage in the U.S. House of Representatives, the expected passage in the U.S. Senate, and President Obama’s reported…
December 15, 2011
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China Must End Land Grabs Amid Protests Over Death in Custody, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International today called on Chinese authorities to end violent and illegal land grabs, as protests by villagers in the…
December 14, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges China to Release Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo and Other Activists
China must release jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo along with others imprisoned for dissent, Amnesty International said today…
December 8, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Senate Committee to Pass the SAVE Native Women Act
Amnesty International announced today its support for S. 1763, the Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women (SAVE Native Women)…
December 7, 2011
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Amnesty International Hails Martina Davis Correia as “Hero of the Human Rights Movement”
Following the announcement that Martina Davis Correia, the longtime activist against the death penalty and sister of Troy Anthony Davis,…
December 2, 2011
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New Wave of Repression in Saudi Arabia as Authorities Stifle Calls for Political Reform, Says New Amnesty International Report
The last nine months has seen a new wave of repression in Saudi Arabia as authorities have arrested and imprisoned…
December 1, 2011