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Death Toll of Syrians in Custody Rises to 95, Says Amnesty International

The toll of Syrians who have died in custody has risen to 95, while also raising grave concerns about four…

September 13, 2011

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Libya: NTC must take control to prevent spiral of abuses

In mid-February 2011 Libyans called for a "Day of Rage" against the iron-fist rule of Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi, in power…

September 12, 2011

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Amnesty International Demands Immediate Release of Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Arrested in Iran

Amnesty International demanded that the Iranian authorities immediately release one of Iran’s most prominent human rights lawyers, Abdolfattah Soltani.

September 12, 2011

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Amnesty International Calls for Release of Students in Chad, Arrested on Suspicions They Supported Pro- Reform Protests

Chadian authorities must immediately release two students held since May for allegedly trying to organize pro-reform protests, Amnesty International said…

September 12, 2011

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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…

September 9, 2011

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Amnesty International Calls on U.K. Authorities to Deliver Justice Over Baha Mousa Abuse Case

Amnesty International has called on the U.K. authorities to bring to justice all those responsible for the death Baha Mousa,…

September 8, 2011

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Sierra Leone: Pregnant women still denied lifesaving medical care

Pregnant women and girls in Sierra Leone face continuing challenges in gaining access to maternal health care services. Despite important…

September 5, 2011

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Amnesty International Welcomes Release of 70 Prisoners in Iran; Calls for Release of All Iranian Prisoners of Conscience

Amnesty International welcomes the reported release of some 70 prisoners of conscience and political prisoners, convicted of vaguely worded “security…

September 1, 2011

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Amnesty International Reveals Detainees in Libya Left to Suffocate in Blazing Hot, Cramped Metal Containers

Libyan forces loyal to Colonel al-Gaddafi forces left 19 detainees to die of suffocation while locked inside metal containers in…

September 1, 2011

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Teenage Activist Killed in Peaceful Protest in Bahrain, Says Amnesty International

A 14-year-old boy was killed during a peaceful demonstration in Bahrain's central town of Sitra today, where dozens of demonstrators…

August 31, 2011

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Syria: Deadly detention: Deaths in custody amid popular protest in Syria

At least 88 people are believed to have died in detention in Syria during five months of bloody repression of…

August 31, 2011

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Sudan: Possible war crimes in Southern Kordofan

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have collected evidence indicating that the Sudanese Armed Forces may have committed war crimes…

August 30, 2011