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Guantánamo cell tour launches in Miami

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Check out our photos on Flickr of activist and volunteers canvassing Miami. (AI)

This spring and summer, Amnesty International will tour a life-size replica of a maximum security cell at Guantánamo to cities across the USA.

The tour launched in Miami last week. Check out all our photos on Flickr.

Visitors will experience firsthand the harsh realities of illegal detention and prolonged isolation. Those moved will be able to record 30 second videos protesting illegal detention.

» Get a panoramic view from inside the cell
» Find out where the cell will stop next
» RSVP to attend or volunteer at the Philadelphia May 30 - June 1 events
» Tear down Guantánamo Bay one pixel at a time


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USA: Who are the Guantánamo detainees? Case Sheet 25

Israel / Occupied Palestinian Territories: Amnesty International calls for independent investigation into killings by Israeli Forces

Mexico: Torture and sexual violence against women detained in San Salvador Atenco - Two years of injustice and impunity

Spain: Constitutional Court reiterates need for effective investigation of all allegations of torture

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Sami al HajjSami al Hajj Released from Guantánamo!

Sami al Hajj, a Sudanese cameraman for the television station al-Jazeera, has been released from Guantánamo. He was held by the U.S government. without charge for over 6 years. Sami al Hajj has said that while in U.S. custody he was subjected to a range of torture and ill-treatment, including beatings and denial of prescribed medication for cancer. Many thanks to all who wrote for Sami al Hajj.

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May - June
Amnesty International's Midwest Regional Office would like to invite you to participate in a series of planning and outreach meetings to prepare for our June 19th public event which will address Chicago Police accountability of abuse against the LGBT community.
Chicago, IL

May - June
In connection with the Cell Tour, the Greater Portland Chapter of Amnesty International and a coalition of other organizations are presenting a series of events.
Portland, ME

May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4
Amnesty International is co-hosting a Death Penalty Film Series: 5 Films in 5 Weeks.
Boston, MA

May 31
The Amnesty International Amador Valley High School Student Group is hosting an African Human Rights Conference.
Pleasanton, CA

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