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Death Sentences and Executions 2013
Despite the setbacks in 2013, there has been a steady decline in the number of countries using the death penalty over the last 20 years, and there was progress in…
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Why the Narrative You’ve Heard About Syria is Wrong
The common narrative about Syria has focused on the limits to what the international community can do to bring an end to human rights abuses. That narrative is wrong.
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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Proposed Steps to Remove Chemical Weapons in Syria, Urges International Action to Address Needs of Millions of Civilians
As diplomats explored alternatives to a U.S. military strike on Syria in response to its use of banned chemical weapons, Amnesty International USA said today governments should seize the opportunity…
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How Many More? Syria Conflict Refugees Top 2 Million
The United Nations has announced that the number of refugees from Syria has officially reached 2 million, a tragic milestone. At least 1 million are children, many under the age…
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Annual Report: Nepal 2013
FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF NEPAL Head of state Ram Baran Yadav Head of government Baburam Bhattarai Impunity was further entrenched as the government promoted alleged perpetrators of human rights violations…
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Annual Report: Kuwait 2013
State of Kuwait Head of state al-Shaikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Head of government al-Shaikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Hamad Riot police used excessive force against peaceful demonstrators as part of a…
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UN Alarmed Over Syrian Humanitarian Funding Shortfall
While the situation in Syria remains extremely volatile, one thing is certain: the prolonged humanitarian emergency will require a sustained commitment by the international community.
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7 Important Stories You Probably Missed on Drones, Guantanamo and Torture
With election news taking center stage, you probably missed these 7 important stories on 3 major human rights issues.
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International Community Meeting in Geneva Must Press Syria on Human Rights Monitors
Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties mount, a dedicated human rights monitoring presence is established.
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Kuwait Urged to Respect Freedom of Speech After Man Sentenced for ‘Insulting Islam’ in Tweets
A Kuwait court convicted a man to 10 years in prison for messages posted on Twitter that were deemed "insulting" to heads of state and religious figures.
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Exploitation of Nepal’s Migrant Workers
Thousands of Nepalese face exploitation and forced labor when working in countries around the world. This is despite laws intended to protect them.
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Great News! Kuwaiti Teenager Held in Bahrain Released.
Kuwaiti teenager Ali Feifel Sahad al-Ali was released on 14 March 2012, after he was sentenced to one month in prison. He returned to Kuwait with his family the same…