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Swaziland Prisoners of Conscience Stay Behind Bars During U.S.-Africa Summit
It is vital the U.S. Government continues that pressure by addressing freedom of expression and freedom of association concerns with the Swaziland delegation following the summit.
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The U.S.-Africa Summit Sessions Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Missed
President Mugabe does not like Zimbabwean civil society, especially when it comes to tolerating human right defenders.
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Will the President of Myanmar Keep His Promise?
Until these laws are rewritten in a way that cannot be interpreted objectively or in accordance with the whims of the day, Myanmar will not be able to move forward.
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When Chevron Subpoenas an Amnesty International Activist
Chevron did this to me - Amnesty International, Amazon Watch, and Rainforest Action Network - to harass and intimidate us for advocating for the people of Ecuadoran Amazon affected by…
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The Anniversary the United Arab Emirates Wants You to Ignore
Last year's trial of 94 government critics exposed the reality that dissent in the UAE is muzzled and political freedom severely limited.
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Missing Guests – The U.S. Africa Summit
For the 1.1 billion Africans who will not be present at the White House summit, let's hope this conference results in some serious deliverables.
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How Egypt’s New Regime is Silencing Civil Society
Somewhere in Egypt, Hosni Mubarak must be smiling, knowing that three years after his downfall, he has won after all.
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VICTORY: Two Human Rights Activists Freed
Your support as an Amnesty activist helped secure the release of prisoners of conscience Nabeel Rajab in Bahrain and Dhondup Wangchen in Tibet.
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A Wife Speaks: 10 Years in Prison and 1,000 Lashes for a Blog
Raif is no criminal; instead, he is a prisoner of conscience.
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“Thank You”: A Message from Newly Released Prisoner of Conscience Nabeel Rajab
I want to thank all members of Amnesty International for defending human rights. Your work has given me hope for a better future for the whole world.