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Division, Distrust and Despair – Egypt Votes On a New Constitution
A firsthand account of the situation in Egypt, just days before the constitutional referendum held on December 15, 2012. Against this backdrop of violence and division, millions of Egyptians in…
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Army Out of the Barracks, Back On the Streets
A first-hand account of the situation in Egypt, which is eerily reminiscent of the days after the “25 January Revolution,” when many welcomed the army on the streets after the…
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Egypt’s new constitution limits fundamental freedoms and ignores the rights of women
A draft constitution approved by Egypt’s Constituent Assembly falls well short of protecting human rights and, in particular, ignores the rights of women, restricts freedom of expression in the name…
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Amnesty International Calls “Corpus Christi” Prosecution “A Further Tragedy for Greece”
Amnesty International is calling on the Greek authorities to ensure freedom of expression to the organizers, producers and cast of a play called "Corpus Christi," who are reportedly facing prosecution…
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Brutality Unpunished and Unchecked: Egypt’s Military Kill and Torture Protesters with Impunity
Egypt's army repeatedly used unnecessary and excessive force, including lethal force, to disperse peaceful demonstrations.
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Pakistani Girl Accused of Blasphemy Still in Danger Despite Bail
Today’s decision by a Pakistan court to grant bail to Rimsha Masih, a 14-year old Christian girl accused of blasphemy, is an encouraging step, but the Pakistan government must urgently…
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Egypt’s New President Mohamed Morsi Must Make Firm Commitment to Human Rights
President Morsi must break the cycle of abuse perpetuated under Hosni Mubarak and curtail military power over civilians.
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“Virulent” Attacks Put LGBTI Activsts in South Caucasus at Risk
A spate of homophobic attacks in Armenia and Georgia have marred the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
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U.S. Arms Sales to Bahrain: 4 Questions for the Obama Administration
The Obama administration has remained silent about recent U.S. arms sales to Bahrain, a country that has violently cracked down on protesters. Why the secrecy?
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Obama administration approves arms shipment to Bahrain
Despite continued human rights violations against civilians, Foreign Policy's Josh Rogin reports that the Bahraini government is about to get even more military armaments from the United States. According to…
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Women, War and Peace: An Interview with Pamela Hogan
Pamela Hogan's new PBS series, Women, War & Peace, challenges the thought that war and peace are men’s domain.
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Annual Report: Algeria 2011
Head of state: Abdelaziz Bouteflika Head of government: Ahmed Ouyahiya Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 35.4 million Life expectancy: 72.9 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 35/31 per 1,000 Adult literacy:…