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Kenya: University attack highlights security failures
The horrific attack on a Kenyan university college by masked gunmen highlights the urgent need for the protection of students,…
April 2, 2015
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Malaysia: Human Rights “Black Hole” Expanding
The escalating “sedition” clampdown on the political opposition and activists in Malaysia points to an expanding human rights black hole.
March 31, 2015
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Spain: Two-pronged assault targets rights and freedoms of Spanish citizens, migrants and refugees
Draconian reforms to two pieces of Spanish legislation are an assault on the rights of its citizens as well as…
March 26, 2015
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Malaysia: Scores of arrests point to escalating crackdown
The arrests of scores of protesters as well as two human rights lawyers in separate incidents yesterday and today in…
March 26, 2015
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Venezuela: Lack of justice for protest abuses gives green light to more violence
In a new report, Amnesty International warns of serious consequences for Venezuela’s failure to effectively investigate and bring to justice…
March 24, 2015
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Human Rights and Free Press Groups Call for Charges Against Angolan Journalist to Be Dropped
Over 35 human rights and free press groups from across the globe, including Amnesty International USA, have written an open…
March 23, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate Allegations of Chicago Police Abuse
Amnesty International USA called on the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of beatings and disappearances of detainees at a…
March 18, 2015
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Violations of the Rights to Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association in Crimea
The de facto authorities in Crimea have failed to investigate a series of abductions and torture of their critics, and…
March 18, 2015
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Chicago: Finance Committee Announces A Hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations Ordinance
The finance committee of the Chicago City Council announced that it will hold a hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations…
March 16, 2015
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Changing Laws, Changing Minds: Challenging Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria
Briefing Examines Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria; Says Words Must Translate to Action
March 13, 2015
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Proposed Laws Reduce Iranian Women to ‘Baby Making Machines’ in Misguided Attempts to Boost Population
Women in Iran could face significant restrictions on their use of contraceptives and be further excluded from the labour market…
March 11, 2015
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Police Shootings Underscore Need for Reform of Standards for Use of Lethal Force by Police
In the wake of lethal shootings of unarmed men of color by police this week in Madison, Wisconsin and suburban…
March 11, 2015