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Yemeni Government Following Egypt’s Repressive Lead?
Inspired by events in Tunisia and Egypt and in solidarity with the Egyptian and Tunisian people, on Thursday February 3rd, thousands of anti-government protesters took part in a protest calling…
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Take Action and Support the Egyptian People
Update: Tell US Government to press Egypt to rein in security forces The number one request made by Egyptian activists of allies in other countries is to have their voice…
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Freedom to Believe
We want to share this powerful message former prisoner of conscience Bu Dongwei shared with Amnesty members earlier today. Dear Amnesty Supporter, Are you celebrating a holiday this December? Gathering…
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Net Neutrality: Save the Internet from Corporate Censorship!
In the last 15 years the Internet has become the most democratic communications tool ever created. But today, the Internet as we know it is at risk.
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Jailed Student Leader Hopes One Year Won’t Have to Be Eight and a Half
This post is part of our Write for Rights series. In 2009, Majid Tavakkoli, aged 24, was already a recognized student leader and advocate for academic freedom. He was a…
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Yahoo – Poster Boy for Internet Censorship
Amnesty International representatives attended Yahoo's shareholder meeting to keep the pressure on Yahoo to push for the release of Shi Tao, imprisoned in China for sending an email.
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Egypt: Stand Up for Khalid Said!
Since the brutal police beating of businessman Khalid Said on June 6, 2010, protesters have taken to the streets all over Egypt to draw attention to the curbs on civil…
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One Year After Disputed Elections Many Languish in Iran's Prisons
Amnesty International's comprehensive new report "From Protest to Prison – Iran One Year After the Election" shows, large numbers of people are suffering in Iran's prisons—those arrested in the wake…
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The power of World Press Freedom Day
Today, World Press Freedom Day provides an opportunity for people around the world to celebrate the fundamental human right to freedom of expression. Every day, journalists around the world face…
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Google challenges China to end censorship
Thousands of Amnesty International activists have been putting the pressure on Internet giant Google in recent years to stop censorship in China. The good news is that work has paid…