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Death Penalty Repeal in Maryland Major Step Towards National Abolition
AIUSA hailed the repeal of the death penalty in Maryland today and urged Governor O’Malley to commute the sentences of…
March 15, 2013
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Execution of Seven Saudi Arabian Men Act of Sheer Brutality
The execution today of seven men in Saudi Arabia after allegedly being forced to “confess” to charges of armed robbery…
March 13, 2013
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Seven Saudi Men to Face Firing Squad Wednesday Morning for Armed Robbery
Amnesty International said today Saudi Arabia is set to execute seven men Wednesday morning for robbery and called for an…
March 12, 2013
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"Positive" Vote by Maryland Senate to Abolish the Death Penalty
Amnesty International said today the 27-20 vote to repeal the death penalty by the Maryland Senate is “a positive development…
March 6, 2013
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Crucial Voices Missing from House Hearing on Drones
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security and Human Rights campaign, issued the following statement in response to today’s…
February 27, 2013
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Planned Execution of Mentally Disabled Georgia Man is "Appalling"
With an execution date set by Georgia for Tuesday for prisoner Warren Hill, Amnesty International USA issued the following comments…
February 19, 2013
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Amnesty International Leaders, Activists Speak In Support of Repealing Death Penalty at Maryland House and Senate Hearings
“Marylanders are now on course to eliminate the abhorrent practice of capital punishment. The state will have an opportunity to…
February 14, 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
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Papua New Guinea Must End 'Sorcery' Killings and Harassment
After the brutal murder of a woman accused of using witchcraft to kill a young boy, Amnesty International called on…
February 8, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Welcomes UN Inquiry Into U.S. Drone Program
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the United…
January 24, 2013
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China Must Halt Execution of Woman Who Killed Violent Husband
A Chinese woman who stabbed her husband to death after suffering months of domestic violence should not be executed, Amnesty…
January 23, 2013
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OBAMA: "EMBRACE HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2ND TERM AS LEGACY LOOMS"
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama prepared to be sworn…
January 17, 2013