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Amnesty International Urges India to Conduct Thorough and Fair Inquiry into Land Protest Deaths

The Government of Maharashtra must ensure a thorough and fair inquiry into deaths when police fired on a protest by…

August 10, 2011

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Amnesty International Urges NATO to Investigate Civilian Deaths During Libya Air Strikes

NATO must take all necessary precautions to avoid civilian casualties during military operations.

August 10, 2011

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DRC: Neglected Congolese victims deserve justice now

Crimes under international law, including rape and murder, continue to be committed by the Congolese army and armed groups in…

August 9, 2011

Sheet of paper Report

Côte d'Ivoire: Climate of fear stopping return of displaced people

Côte d'Ivoire security forces and a state-backed militia are creating a climate of fear that is preventing hundreds of thousands…

July 27, 2011

Sheet of paper Report

Children in Somalia facing war crimes

Children in southern and central Somalia are under relentless attack. Their lives are in constant danger and their hopes for…

July 19, 2011

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Amnesty International Report Reveals Atrocities Against Civilians in Syrian Town Near Lebanese Border During Brutal May Security Sweep

A new Amnesty International report reveals atrocities committed against civilians in the Syrian town of Tell Kalakh near the Lebanese…

July 6, 2011

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Hired gunmen threaten rural communities in Brazil

Brazilian authorities must investigate acts of violence and intimidation by hired gunmen against rural workers in the north of the…

June 8, 2011

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Brazilian Authorities Must Investigate Hired Gunmen Threatening Rural Communities, Says Amnesty International

Brazilian authorities must investigate acts of violence and intimidation by hired gunmen against rural workers in the north of the…

June 8, 2011

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Amnesty International Urges Georgia to Ensure Justice for Detained Protestors

Georgia must immediately investigate all allegations of ill-treatment and police violence that occurred during and after the dispersal of protests…

June 1, 2011

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Amnesty International Urges Georgia to Ensure Justice for Detained Protestors

Georgia must immediately investigate all allegations of ill-treatment and police violence that occurred during and after the dispersal of protests…

June 1, 2011

Sheet of paper Report

Côte d'Ivoire: Both sides responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity

The violence that followed the disputed presidential election in November 2010 has caused the most serious humanitarian and human rights…

May 24, 2011

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Egypt: Victims of protest violence deserve justice

The Egyptian authorities must provide justice to all of the victims of violent repression that took place during mass anti-government…

May 20, 2011