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Bahrain Authorities Must Demonstrate Progress Ahead of Grand Prix by Releasing All Prisoners of Conscience
As Bahrain steps into the global spotlight with the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix, there is a high risk that…
April 17, 2013
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Unfolding Humanitarian Catastrophe in Southern Kordofan Likely to Get Worse, New Report Warns
Amnesty International warned today in a new report that civilians in Southern Kordofan face an unfolding catastrophe caused by indiscriminate…
April 15, 2013
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Activists to Rally for At-Risk Individuals, Communities in Front of D.C. Embassies
Students, teachers and AIUSA activists will invade Washington to rally for human rights in front of embassies and in public…
April 3, 2013
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Annual Death Penalty Report Finds Setbacks for a Handful of Countries but Progress Toward Abolition Across the Globe
In its annual report today on executions and death sentences worldwide, Amnesty International found a handful of countries renewing executions…
April 3, 2013
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Gun Lobby is Defeated in Passage of Historic and Life-Saving UN Arms Trade Treaty
Governments at the United Nations adopted a historic Arms Trade Treaty almost unanimously today.
April 2, 2013
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Attack on Damascus University Shows “Callous Disregard” for Civilians
Amnesty International called the mortar attack on Damascus University today a serious violation of the laws of war demonstrating “callous…
March 28, 2013
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10 Years On, Violations Remain Widespread in Darfur
Elements of government forces, along with armed militias, are carrying out multiple large-scale attacks against civilians in North Darfur in…
March 27, 2013
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Louisiana’s “Justice” Keeps Man Locked Up in Isolation for More Than 40 Years
Albert Woodfox, 66, has spent more than half his life – 40 years – in a prison cell just three…
March 25, 2013
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Russian Authorities Must Ensure that Lawyers in the North Caucasus are Protected and Free to Defend their Clients Without Fear
Lawyers are often the last line of defense for those facing torture and unfair trial in the North Caucasus and…
March 20, 2013
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Status of Human Rights in Global Hot Spots Media Roundtable
In advance of its Use Your Power conference, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) will host a media roundtable with some of…
March 19, 2013
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Death Penalty Repeal in Maryland Major Step Towards National Abolition
AIUSA hailed the repeal of the death penalty in Maryland today and urged Governor O’Malley to commute the sentences of…
March 15, 2013
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Execution of Seven Saudi Arabian Men “Act of Sheer Brutality”
The execution today of seven men in Saudi Arabia after allegedly being forced to “confess” to charges of armed robbery…
March 13, 2013