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Turkey: Must act now to stop unfair prosecutions of children

Amnesty International has warned that draft legislative amendments scheduled to be discussed by the Parliament tomorrow,...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Landmark legislation addressing sexual violence against Native women passed

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) today applauded House passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, a groundbreaking...

March 27, 2011

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Chad: Government must arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir during visit

Amnesty International today called on the Chadian authorities to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and surrender him...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Disappointment in U.S. government decision to train suspected human rights violaters in Indonesian military

Amnesty International today expressed disappointment in the announcement from the Department of Defense that the United...

March 27, 2011

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Amnesty International USA commends Rep. Roybal-Allard on introduction of "MOMS for 21st Century Act"

"Amnesty International commends Rep. Roybal-Allard for her commitment to improving the outcomes and disparities in maternal...

March 27, 2011

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Dutch conviction in Trafigura toxic dumping case is significant step but health impact must be resolved

Amnesty International today welcomed the guilty verdict by a Dutch court against the multinational company, Trafigura, for...

March 27, 2011

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Cambodia: Must redouble its efforts to prosecute Khmer Rouge-era criminals

Amnesty International is urging a special court to redouble its efforts to prosecute Khmer Rouge-era criminals, following...

March 27, 2011

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Iran: Authorities must release wife and brother-in-law of human rights lawyer

Amnesty International is calling on its worldwide membership to appeal to Iranian authorities to release the wife and...

March 27, 2011

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Greece: Must stop treating migrants as criminals

The Greek authorities should immediately review their policy of locking up irregular migrants and asylum-seekers, including...

March 27, 2011

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Iran: Must end harrassment of lawyer in stoning case

Amnesty International today called on Iran to stop harassing human rights lawyers amid continuing uncertainty over the...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Must fight anti-immigrant sentiment in nine states

On the eve of Arizona's immigration enforcement law, S.B. 1070, taking effect, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International commends President Obama for signing Tribal Law and Order Act

President Obama today took an important step toward addressing some of the harsh injustices that Native peoples in the...

March 27, 2011