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Gambia: Investigate Death in Custody, Free Protesters
The suspicious death in custody of opposition political leader Solo Sandeng and the arrest of his party leader, Ousainu Darboe,…
April 18, 2016
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Republic of Congo: Air strikes hit residential areas including schools
Air strikes on residential areas in the south eastern Pool region of Congo that have reportedly resulted in deaths, casualties…
April 18, 2016
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Gambia: Death in detention of key political activist
Authorities in Gambia must immediately investigate the death in detention of a well-known political activist and release all other peaceful…
April 17, 2016
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Malawi: Murder of baby with albinism highlights failure to protect vulnerable group
The horrific murder of a two-year-old girl with albinism highlights the failure by the Malawi’s authorities to adequately protect this…
April 15, 2016
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The Eldorado dos Carajás massacre: 20 years of impunity and violence in Brazil
Twenty years on from a brutal massacre of landless farm workers by Brazil’s military police, impunity persists for crimes committed…
April 15, 2016
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Malaysia: Prominent Human Rights Activist Convicted in Politically Motivated Sedition Trial
The conviction of prominent lawyer and human rights activist Haris Ibrahim of sedition highlights Malaysia’s increasing determination to crush any…
April 14, 2016
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Israeli government must cease intimidation of human rights defenders, protect them from attacks
The Israeli authorities must end their long-standing attacks on Palestinian human rights defenders (HRDs) and halt the climate of intimidation…
April 12, 2016
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Nigerian military must come clean on slaughter of 347 Shi’ites
Revelations of the slaughter and secret burial of 347 members of a Shi’ite religious group in mass graves by the…
April 12, 2016
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Hundreds of Human Rights Activists Gather in NYC for Amnesty International’s 21st “Get On the Bus” Tour
Human rights activists of all ages traveled to New York City on Friday, April 8, for Amnesty International’s 21st annual…
April 8, 2016
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Release of Student Leader in Myanmar Must Lead to More Reform
Following the release of dozens of student protestors in Myanmar earlier today, the Tharawaddy Court in Myanmar released several more…
April 8, 2016
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Myanmar: Students’ release must pave way for an end to repression
The release of dozens of student protesters in Myanmar is a step forward for human rights that should pave the…
April 8, 2016
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Greece: Refugees detained in dire conditions amid rush to implement EU-Turkey deal
Thousands of refugees and migrants are being held arbitrarily in appalling conditions amid growing uncertainty, fear and despair over…
April 7, 2016