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Zimbabwe: Allow public demonstrations as per court ruling

The government of Zimbabwe must respect a court ruling overturning the ban on protests in the country, Amnesty International said…

September 7, 2016

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Zimbabwe: Investigate fate and whereabouts of disappeared pro-democracy activist

The continued failure of Zimbabwe’s authorities to launch an effective investigation into the enforced disappearance of pro-democracy activist, Itai Dzamara,…

August 26, 2016

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Zimbabwe: Deplorable attack on brother of missing activist must be urgently investigated

The brutal assault by Zimbabwe's state security agents on the brother of the abducted pro-democracy activist Itai Dzamara must be…

April 19, 2016

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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Zimbabwe: End the death penalty after 10-year execution hiatus

A 10-year hiatus in executions is a milestone for the protection of the right to life and the eventual abolition…

July 21, 2015

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Beyond Tokenism: The Need to License Community Radio Stations in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwean government’s continuing stranglehold on community radio and its refusal to issue licenses to all but commercial operators with…

May 19, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Stéphane Koche has been an LGBTI activist in Cameroon since 2005 (Photo Credit: Amnesty International).

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Making Love a Crime: Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa

This report provides an analysis of the legal environment and wider context of human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

June 24, 2013

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Annual Report: Zimbabwe 2013

Republic of Zimbabwe Head of state and government Robert Mugabe Mistrust between members of the Government of National Unity (GNU)…

May 30, 2013

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Fears Arise that Zimbabwe Will Restart Executions after Appointment of New Hangman for Country

Amnesty International said today reports that Zimbabwe has recruited a new hangman are “disturbing” and raises fears that the country…

February 8, 2013