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5 Countries Where Your Online Comments Could Land You in Jail
When you post things online, you probably don't expect the police to come knocking on your door. But in these five countries, that's what can happen.
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US Senate Hearing Puts Women's Human Rights in the Spotlight
The Arab Spring presents an unparalleled opportunity to ensure gender equality for millions of women across the region. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee recognizes this.
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Top Ten Reasons to Write for Rights
It only takes one person to make a difference. Here are our top ten reasons to Write for Rights.
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The Silencing of an Egyptian Revolutionary
An Egyptian blogger's arrest and sentence represents a troubling return to the repressive practices of the Mubarak era.
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Egypt Returns to Bad Old Days of Repression
The new expansion of 'emergency laws' in Egypt is the biggest threat to human rights since the January revolution. Fair elections cannot be held in 2011 with these laws in…
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Egyptian Blogger Imprisoned for Facebook Comment on Hunger Strike
Maikel Nabil Sanad was unjustly convicted in military court for insulting the Egyptian army on Facebook and on his blog.
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Millions of Slum Dwellers in Cairo Still at Risk after Mubarak
Despite the fall of the Mubarak regime in Egypt, millions of slum dwellers live in dangerous and unsanitary conditions and are at risk of forced evictions.
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Hosni Mubarak Faces the Judge; Egypt Faces a New Future
For family members of victims killed during the Jan. uprising, the Mubarak trial is a step toward justice. For all of Egypt, it's a step toward a new future.
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As Ramadan Begins, Arab Militaries Strike Back
After a day of military violence in Syria and Egypt, activists in both countries still remain strong. Amnesty International is taking action to support them.
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Egypt: Back in Tahrir Square and Winning Victories
Egyptians are back in Tahrir Square demanding their political rights, pressing to speed the pace of reform, and they are winning some key victories.