Images reveal civilian victims
© 2008 ImageSat Subset of image covering Tamarsheni, South Ossetia on August 19.
"We were just civilians. They must have made a mistake--why else would they bomb us?"
—A man from Karbi, South Ossetia, describing the bombing of his village.
The evidence is clear. New images released today by AIUSA reveal that all parties to the conflict between Georgia and Russia committed serious human rights violations.
Photographs from satellites and Amnesty International missions to the conflict zone reveal indiscriminate attacks against civilians, extensive looting, and damage to property of ethnic Georgians.
Only a full investigation can bring accountability for the perpetrators and justice for the victims.
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Protect civilians affected by the Georgia-Russia conflict
» Slideshow of images from the ground
» More on Georgia and the satellite images
Global Write-a-thon
It's that special time of year again when letters can move mountains.
Last year, the outpouring of support you showed for individuals around the
world at risk of severe human rights injustices led to the biggest Global
Write-a-thon ever! We're aiming high again this year – 75,000
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Amnesty International's Secretary General salutes Martti Ahtisaari as Nobel Peace Laureate, 2008 Libyan prisoner of conscience released Amnesty International salutes Nobel Peace Laureate, 2008 Turkey: Death following police detention Georgia: Amnesty International Satellite Images Reveal Damage to South Ossetian Villages After Major Fighting Ended USA: Amnesty International Disappointed by Appeals Court Decision to Delay Release of Uighur Detainees Viet Nam: Growing fear, growing discrimination Libya: Prisoner of Conscience Idriss Boufayed Released Iraq: New evidence further undermines the right to fair trial
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 Sami al Hajj Released from Guantánamo!
"Myself, my son Mohammed and my wife Asma thank all Amnesty International members for supporting me and for supporting human rights. We will work hard with them together until we achieve peace for all people in the world. I will never forget their help and I will pray for them. I ask them to keep praying for me also. I will be glad if they continue their relationship with me, are in touch with me in my life and help me with my new job."
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Banned Books Week Sept.
27 - Oct. 4
Nationwide
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Violence Against Women Month
October 3
Photographic Center Northwest
Seattle, WA
October 17 & 18
Performance
A powerful one-woman, one-act theatrical performance inspired by the Abu Ghraib
prison survivors.
Washington, DC
2008 REGIONAL CONFERENCES
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October 24-26
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October 31-November 2
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