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Amnesty International USA Blasts Obama Administration for "Stunning Cowardice" At UN Arms Talks
Suzanne Nossel, executive director, Amnesty International USA, made the following comments Friday night about the White House about-face that ended…
July 27, 2012
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Bahrain urged to free prisoners of conscience as appeals approach
Amnesty calls for the release of a human rights activist jailed for offensive tweets who faces an appeal Tuesday .
July 27, 2012
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Obama Administration Must Not Delay Consensus on Historic U.N. Arms Trade Treaty on Final Day of Talks
The White House must not delay consensus at the United Nations on an historic arms trade treaty.
July 27, 2012
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Inter-American Court Ruling in Favor of Sarayaku is a Step Forward for Indigenous Rights
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has come down in favor of the Sarayaku indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon…
July 27, 2012
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Zimbabwe Urged to Remove Death Penalty in New Constitution
Amnesty International once again calls on Zimbabwe authorities to strike death penalty provision from latest draft of new Consitution.
July 26, 2012
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Dozens Arrested at Funeral of Longtime Cuban Activist Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
Cuban authorities arrested more than 40 activists as they attended the funeral of human rights defender Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas in…
July 25, 2012
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Sting Joins Amnesty International in Condemning Russia's Treatment of Pussy Riot Musicians
The world-renowned performing artist calls the continued custody of 3 members of the punk rock group "appalling."
July 25, 2012
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Obama Administration Urged to Make Crucial Final Push On Critical Arms Trade Treaty
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Suzanne Nossel said the draft treaty released Tuesday needs a few key fixes to address…
July 25, 2012
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Reports Increase of Unlawful Killings of Captured Security Forces by Opposition Forces in Syria
Amnesty International continues to receive reports of unlawful executions and other atrocities by both sides in the Syrian conflict
July 25, 2012
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Iraq Urged to Halt Executions after Court Upholds 196 Death Sentences
Amnesty International called on Iraqi authorities to halt executions after almost 200 death sentences were upheld in court
July 24, 2012
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Belarus Urged to Release 'Teddy Bear' Free Speech Activist
A Belarus photographer faces seven years in prison after posting pictures of a pro-free speech stunt involving teddy bears.
July 24, 2012
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Georgia Court’s Stay in Hill Execution Skirts Issue on State’s Intent to Execute Man with Mental Disability, Says Amnesty International
As a Georgia court issued a last minute temporary order to stop the execution of Warren Hill on Monday night…
July 23, 2012