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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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Iran: TV ‘confession’ of Iran stoning case woman criticized

Amnesty International criticized the TV "confession" of an Iranian woman last night, in which Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani,...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Convenes International Human RIghts Leaders in New Orlenas for 2010 Annual Meeting

Three-day conference and community rally will draw international human rights leaders and icons, including Gloria Steinem,...

March 27, 2011

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Egypt: Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Demand Release of Activists and Journalists Detained in Egypt

Amnesty International and Human Rights watch demand that Egyptian authorities immediately reveal the location of the human...

March 27, 2011

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Indonesia: Prisoner of conscience denied medical care: Filep Karma

Document - Indonesia: Prisoner of conscience denied medical care: Filep Karma UA: 100/10 Index: ASA 21/004/2010 Indonesia Date: 29 April…

March 27, 2011

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China: Chinese Crackdown on Uighur Writers Continues as Web Editor Jailed

Amnesty International Media ReleaseFor Immediate Release Monday, March 07, 2011Chinese Crackdown on Uighur Writers Continues as Web Editor Jailed, Says…

March 27, 2011

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Yemen: Amnesty International Expresses Grave Concern for Demonstrators in Yemen as Authorities Step Up Crackdown on Peaceful Protests

Yemeni authorities have used excessive force against peaceful anti-government protestors in assaults that included beatings,...

March 27, 2011

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Egypt: Amnesty International Calls on Egyptian VP To Stop Violence

Secretary General of Amnesty International, Salil Shetty, calls "for the immediate and safe release of our colleagues who...

March 27, 2011