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Maldives Security Forces Must Stop Using Violence Against Supporters of Mohamed Nasheed, says Amnesty International

Maldives security forces must stop using violence against supporters of Mohamed Nasheed’s Maldivian Democratic Party, a day after he was…

February 8, 2012

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Amnesty International Urges Russia and Other Countries to Prevail on Syria to Stop Its Deadly Assault on Homs

Amnesty International today urged Russia and other countries with influence over Syria to make an urgent appeal to try to…

February 8, 2012

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Amnesty International Calls on Israel to Cancel Plan to Forcibly Displace Jahalin Bedouin Communities on West Bank

Amnesty International urged Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak today to cancel military plans to forcibly displace some 2,300 Bedouin residents…

February 8, 2012

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Maldives Must Avoid Persecution of Ousted Government, says Amnesty International

The new authorities in the Maldives must avoid persecuting members of outgoing president Mohammed Nasheed's political party, Amnesty International said…

February 7, 2012

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Amnesty International Urges Israel to Release Palestinian on Hunger Strike, Or Charge and Try Him Promptly

Amid fears a Palestinian detainee could die after more than 50 days on a hunger strike, Amnesty International today called…

February 6, 2012

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South Korea Must Release Activist Charged Over Kim Jong-il Tweet, says Amnesty International

The South Korean authorities should immediately release a social media activist accused of helping "the enemy" for re-tweeting messages from…

February 1, 2012

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As Police Vehicle Kills Protester in Escalating Protests in Senegal, Amnesty International Urges President Wade to Rein in Security Forces

Amnesty International urged Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade to rein in security forces after a third person was killed and dozens…

February 1, 2012

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Amnesty International Rejects Russia’s Unconscionable Threat for Second Veto of U.N. Security Council Action to Stop the Syria Bloodshed

Amnesty International called on Russia today to stop its “unconscionable” obstruction of United Nations’ efforts to help end the bloodshed…

February 1, 2012

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Amnesty International Urges United States to Clarify Basis for Lethal Drone Attacks in Pakistan

The United States must disclose details of the legal and factual basis for the lethal use of drones in Pakistan,…

February 1, 2012

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Amnesty International Calls Decision to Drop Jean-Claude Duvalier Case 'A Disgrace'

Haiti’s judicial authorities have dealt yet another blow to the victims of former leader Jean-Claude Duvalier, Amnesty International said today…

February 1, 2012

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Amnesty International Urges Senegal to Stop Clampdown on Dissent as Protesters Shot Dead

Senegal’s security forces must stop their violent clampdown on dissent, Amnesty International said today after two people were killed during…

January 30, 2012

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Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Female Activist in Bahrain - Beaten, Arrested and Jailed For Involvement in Pro-Reform Demonstrations

Amnesty International today called on the authorities in Bahrain to immediately release Fadhila Mubarak, an activist convicted for her involvement…

January 30, 2012