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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

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China: No Investigation, No Redress and Still No Freedom of Speech!

In 1989, millions across China gathered peacefully to pursue fundamental freedoms promised in the Chinese Constitution....

March 27, 2011

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Israel/OPT: Israel Compensation Payment to UN Ignores Rights of Gaza Victims

Amnesty International has said it is concerned that the United Nations (UN) accepted US$10.5 million compensation from...

March 27, 2011

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Israel: Amnesty International Condemns Killing of Family on West Bank

Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseMonday, March 14, 2011Amnesty International Condemns Killing of Settler Family on West Bank; Urges Israel…

March 27, 2011