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Nobel Peace Prize Important Recognition of Struggle for Women’s Rights, Says Amnesty International
Salil Shetty, secretary general of Amnesty International, issued the following comments today about the award of the Nobel Peace Prize…
October 7, 2011
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China Should Release Jailed Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo and wife, says Amnesty International
The Chinese authorities must immediately release prisoners of conscience Liu Xiaobo and his wife Liu Xia, Amnesty International said today,…
October 6, 2011
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Joint Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Statement on Zaynab al-Hosni
In September 2011, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued statements following the killing and mutilation by unknown persons of…
October 5, 2011
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Ten Years On Afghanistan Shows Slow Progress and Failed Promises, Says Amnesty International
Ten years after a U.S.-led military invasion removed the Taliban from Afghanistan, the Afghan government and its international supporters have…
October 5, 2011
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Blocking of Security Council Resolution on Syria a "Shocking Betrayal," Says Amnesty International
Permanent members of the Security Council that used their veto yesterday to block a binding resolution on Syria have utterly…
October 5, 2011
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Amnesty International Hails Judge’s Decision to Stay Execution of Marcus Ray Johnson; Case Contained Doubt About Conviction
Following the announcement that Marcus Ray Johnson was granted a stay of execution, Laura Moye, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign director…
October 4, 2011
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Life of Egyptian Blogger Hangs in the Balance as Appeal Postponed, Says Amnesty International
Egypt’s military rulers are responsible for the life of a jailed blogger on the 43rd day of a hunger strike,…
October 4, 2011
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Amnesty International Welcomes Reid's Decision to Deny Military Custody Provision in National Defense Authorization Act
Amnesty International USA welcomes the decision yesterday by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid not to accept a provision in the…
October 4, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Authorities to Tackle Brazen Attacks on Hazara Shi’a
In reaction to the news that gunmen have attacked a bus carrying Shia Muslims in southwestern Pakistan, killing 13 people…
October 4, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Arrest of Six Individuals - Documentary Filmmakers and a Film Producer - in Iran
Amnesty International condemns the arrest of six individuals -- documentary filmmakers and a producer -- in Iran and calls for…
October 3, 2011
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Amnesty International Condemns Guilty Verdicts and Heavy Prison Sentences Against Doctors and Health Professionals in Bahrain
Amnesty International today condemned guilty verdicts and prison sentences against doctors and health professionals in Bahrain, saying the charges that…
September 29, 2011
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Lithuania Must Re-open Secret Prison Investigation Since Authorities Admitted to Hosting Sites, Says Amnesty International
Lithuania must immediately reinstate the criminal investigation into its involvement in the U.S.-led rendition and secret detention programs, documents developments…
September 29, 2011