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Egyptian Police Must Impartially Protect Protesters as Death Toll Rises

As Egypt braces for rival political rallies this Friday, its security forces must do more to protect protesters from violent…

July 25, 2013

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Adele, Yoko Ono, U2, Madonna, Radiohead, Ke$ha, Sir Paul McCartney Unite with More Than 100 Musicians to Call for Release of Pussy Riot

More than 100 musicians have joined a call for the release of the two jailed members of the Russian feminist…

July 22, 2013

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Approaching the 2014 Sochi Olympics: Human Rights in Russia

As the 2014 Sochi Olympics approach, the space for human rights in the Russian Federation is rapidly shrinking.

July 19, 2013

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Treatment And Option of Abortion Must Be Made Available To Pregnant Chilean Girl, 11, Raped by Stepfather

The Chilean government must make available all medical and psychological treatment options, including an abortion, to an 11-year-old girl who…

July 11, 2013

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EGYPT: Unlawful Killings in Protests and Political Violence On 5 & 8 July 2013

Amnesty International’s fact-finding team in Cairo collected substantial evidence at the scene of some incidents and at hospitals and morgues…

July 10, 2013

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Damning Evidence Points to Security Forces’ Use of Excessive Force Against Morsi Supporters

Evidence gathered by Amnesty International suggests that security forces have used excessive force against supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi.…

July 9, 2013

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President Obama Must Use Africa Trip to Push Leaders to Protect Human Rights

On the eve of President Obama’s trip this week to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania, Amnesty International USA is urging…

June 26, 2013

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Amnesty International Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act

Frank Jannuzi, deputy executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the following comments in response to the Supreme Court ruling…

June 26, 2013

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On Eve of Obama Trip, New Report Finds Dangerously Rising Levels of Homophobia in Africa

Attacks, threats, and harassment of gays and lesbians are becoming more visible across sub-Saharan Africa, indicating that homophobia is reaching…

June 24, 2013

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Stéphane Koche has been an LGBTI activist in Cameroon since 2005 (Photo Credit: Amnesty International).

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Making Love a Crime: Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa

This report provides an analysis of the legal environment and wider context of human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

June 24, 2013

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Government Restrictions and Police Violence Threaten Pride March in Turkey’s Taksim Square

Following weeks of violently suppressed public protests, the Turkish government’s declaration that public assemblies in Istanbul’s central Taksim Square will…

June 21, 2013

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Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Migrants Held Indefinitely in Deplorable Conditions in Libya

The Libyan authorities must act immediately to end the indefinite detention of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants, including children, solely for…

June 19, 2013