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Bangladesh: Authorities must act as another secular activist hacked to death
The vicious killing of another secular activist in Bangladesh is a grave reminder that the authorities are failing to protect…
April 7, 2016
Press Release
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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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
Report
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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Horrific pattern of violence against free expression in Bangladesh
The brutal attacks against two publishers of the slain blogger Avijit Joy and their colleagues in Bangladesh today is further…
November 3, 2015
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Bangladesh: Two opposition leaders face imminent execution after serious flaws in their trials and appeals
Two opposition politicians face imminent hanging for crimes committed during the 1971 Independence War after serious flaws occurred in their…
October 27, 2015
Report
Use of Force - Guidelines for Implementation of the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by law enforcement officials
From the streets of Ferguson, Missouri to the favelas of Brazil, the police use of force and firearms makes global…
September 2, 2015
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Savage killing of blogger in Bangladesh must not go unpunished
The Bangladeshi authorities must send a strong message that killings aimed at silencing dissenting voices are despicable and will not…
August 7, 2015
Press Release
Southeast Asia: Open letter on the refugee and migrant crisis in Southeast Asia
One month after 17 countries gathered in Bangkok to discuss the refugee and migrant crisis in South East Asia, the…
July 1, 2015
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Bangladesh: Authorities must deliver justice as third blogger is hacked to death in latest assault on freedom of expression
The Bangladeshi authorities must deliver justice over the shocking murder of the secularist Bangladeshi blogger Bijoy Das – the third…
May 12, 2015
Report
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
Report
Annual Report: Bangladesh 2013
People’s Republic of Bangladesh Head of state Zillur Rahman Head of government Sheikh Hasina Some 30 extrajudicial executions were reported.…
May 15, 2013