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Amnesty International Urges Greek Police to Not Use Excessive Force on Athens Protesters

Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said…

June 29, 2011

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Tear gas fired as Greek police clash with Athens protesters

Greek riot police must not use excessive force in their handling of violence during protests in Athens, Amnesty International said…

June 29, 2011

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Afghanistan: Authorities must look to the International Criminal Court to prosecute Taleban attacks

The Afghan government must work with the International Criminal Court to investigate those responsible for war crimes and crimes against…

June 29, 2011

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Amnesty International Condemns Hostility Towards Human Rights Defenders in Chechnya

The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today, after recent threats…

June 29, 2011

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Fresh threats against human rights defenders in Chechnya

The Chechen authorities must end their intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders

June 29, 2011

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Amnesty International Disappointed with Lack of Progress Towards End of Segregation of Romani Children in Slovakia

Violations of Romani children’s right to education without discrimination continue despite the government’s commitment, in August 2010, to adopt measures…

June 29, 2011

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Amnesty International Condemns Bombings Against Civilians in Nigeria

Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.)-Nigerian armed groups must stop attacking civilians, Amnesty International said today, after as many…

June 27, 2011

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Nigeria: Armed groups targeting civilians in latest bombings

Nigerian armed groups must stop attacking civilians, Amnesty International said today, after as many as 30 people were killed in…

June 27, 2011

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Egypt Military Pledges to Amnesty International to Stop Forced ‘Virginity Tests’

Contact: AIUSA Media Relations: (202) 509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - The head of Egypt's military intelligence has promised Amnesty International that…

June 27, 2011

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ICC issues arrest warrant for al-Gaddafi

Colonel M’uammar al-Gaddafi and other senior Libyan government figures must be arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court…

June 27, 2011

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Egypt: Military pledges to stop forced ‘virginity tests’

The head of Egypt’s military intelligence has promised Amnesty International that the army will no longer carry out forced ‘virginity…

June 27, 2011

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Amnesty International Calls for Arrest and Trial of al-Gaddafi Following ICC Arrest Warrant

Colonel M'uammar al-Gaddafi and other senior Libyan government figures must be arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court…

June 27, 2011