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Cuba: Cuba’s ‘ladies in white’ At Risk of Beatings and Intimidation, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International urged Cuban President Raúl Castro to ensure the safety of a group of female relatives of prisoners of...

March 27, 2011

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Roxana Saberi released from jail in Iran

US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi was released from jail in Iran on Monday following international and domestic protests...

March 27, 2011

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Kenya: Governmnet must avoid inciting ethnic hatred or violence at national constitutional referndum

With tensions high ahead of Wednesday's national constitutional referendum, Amnesty International today called on Kenyan...

March 27, 2011

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Democratic Republic of Congo: End Persecution of Human Rights Defenders in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Urges Amnesty International

Amnesty International today called on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to protect human rights...

March 27, 2011

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Rwanda: Government must investigate pre-election attacks on politicians and journalists

Amnesty International condemns attacks on politicians and journalists in the run up to the presidential election on August 9...

March 27, 2011

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China and USA: Google Challenges China to End Censorship

Google has challenged the Chinese authorities to respect the principle of freedom of expression provided for in the Chinese...

March 27, 2011

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Yemen: Amnesty International Warns Yemen Over Use of Deadly Force Ahead of Fresh Protests

The Yemeni authorities must stop security forces from using unwarranted deadly force and heavy-handed tactics at a...

March 27, 2011

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Egyptian authorities must free protester convicted by military court

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE   AI Index: PRE 01/099/2011 02 March 2011   Egyptian authorities must free protester convicted by…

March 27, 2011

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Libya: Amnesty International Demands a Halt to Deadly Force by Libyan Authorities to Suppress Protests

Government security forces opened fire on demonstrators in the city of Al Bayda, killing demonstrator Nancer Miftah...

March 27, 2011

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Tunisia: Protestors and Bystanders Shot from Behind by Tunisian Security Forces

Security forces in Tunisia shot at protestors and bystanders from behind as they fled. Many of those arrested in connection...

March 27, 2011

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Cuba: Authorities must end the harassment of the mother of deceased prisoner of conscience

The Cuban authorities must act to end the harassment of the mother of a prisoner of conscience who died following…

March 27, 2011

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Indonesia: Prisoner of conscience has been released

Amnesty International has welcomed the release of an Indonesian prisoner of conscience jailed for his role in a peaceful...

March 27, 2011