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Pakistan: Amnesty International with AAAS Use Geo-visualization Techniques for Human Rights Issues in Northwestern Pakistan

Amnesty International, in collaboration with AAAS Science and Human Rights Program, has created a new database of human...

March 27, 2011

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Nigeria: Detention “during the pleasure of the governor”

NBA, Nigerian NGOs and Amnesty International urge the immediate release of Patrick Okoroafor.

March 27, 2011

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Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International Urges Saudi Arabia to Reverse Ban on Peaceful Protests, Amid Fears of Violent Crackdown Friday in “Day of Rage”

Amnesty International Press Release For Immediate Release Thursday, March 10, 2011 Amnesty International Urges Saudi Arabia to Reverse Ban on…

March 27, 2011

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Yemen: Security Forces Attack Peaceful Demonstrators and Journalists

Amnesty International called on Yemen today to stop its security forces from attacking peaceful protesters and journalists...

March 27, 2011

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Afghanistan: Government and Parliament Accused of Thousands of Human Rights Violations

Amnesty International Calls on Afghan Authorities to Investigate Human Rights Violations by the GovernmentJanuary 25, 2011(Washington, D.C.) -- The Afghan…

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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Amnesty International Demands Investigation Into Death of Leading Human Rights Activist in Congo

The Congolese government must immediately launch a thorough, impartial and independent investigation into the death of one...

March 27, 2011

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Iran – Amnesty International and Other NGOs to Hold Silent Vigil for Iran at Ralph J. Bunche Park

Amnesty International USA along with co-sponsors, United4Iran, Student World Assembly, International Campaign for Human...

March 27, 2011