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Gambia: Amnesty International Says Gambia Must Charge or Release Detainees

Amnesty International today calls on the Gambian government to immediately charge or release all former government officials...

March 27, 2011

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Indonesia: Suharto leaves violent legacy

Ex-General Suharto of Indonesia died quietly in bed at age 86, unlike up to a million Indonesians his loyalists had…

March 27, 2011

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Syria: Amnesty International Condemns Attack on Mosque Amid Wave of Detentions in Syria

At least seven people are reported to have been killed in a night-time raid on the 'Omari mosque in the…

March 27, 2011

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Libya: Amnesty International Calls on U.N. Security Council to Direct Possible ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Investigation of Libya

Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseFriday, February 25, 2011Amnesty International Calls on U.N. Security Council To Direct Possible ‘Crimes Against…

March 27, 2011

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Egypt: Amnesty International Says At Critical Moment of Change in Egypt,

Amnesty International today called on Egypt's authorities to end 30 years of repressive emergency rule and allow ordinary...

March 27, 2011

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US must begin criminal investigation of torture following Bush admission

US must begin criminal investigation of torture following Bush admission In his memoirs, former President Bush admits to having authorized…

March 27, 2011

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Iran: Must release or try U.S. hikers held without charge for a year

Amnesty International has called on the Iranian authorities to release three U.S. nationals who have been detained without...

March 27, 2011

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Imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist faces new jail term

Amnesty International has condemned the sentencing of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist Eynulla Fatullayev.

March 27, 2011

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Belgium: Belgium Full Face Veil Ban Would Breach International Law, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International urges the Belgian Parliament not to pass a draft law which would prohibit the wearing of full face...

March 27, 2011

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Sri Lanka: Amnesty International Urges Sri Lanka to End Post-Election Clampdown on Dissent

Amnesty International today called on the Sri Lankan government to end its crackdown on journalists, political activists and...

March 27, 2011

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Mexico: Torture and sexual violence against women detained in San Salvador Atenco – Two years of injustice and impunity

The second anniversary of the events that took place in San Salvador Atenco, Mexico State, is approaching without substantial advances…

March 27, 2011

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Bahrain: Authorities must revel whereabouts of eight arrested human rights defenders

Amnesty International today called on the Bahraini authorities to reveal the whereabouts of eight human rights defenders,...

March 27, 2011