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Libya: Amnesty International Demands a Halt to Deadly Force by Libyan Authorities to Suppress Protests

Government security forces opened fire on demonstrators in the city of Al Bayda, killing demonstrator Nancer Miftah...

March 27, 2011

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China: No Investigation, No Redress and Still No Freedom of Speech!

In 1989, millions across China gathered peacefully to pursue fundamental freedoms promised in the Chinese Constitution....

March 27, 2011

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Syria: Amnesty International Condemns Attack on Mosque Amid Wave of Detentions in Syria

At least seven people are reported to have been killed in a night-time raid on the 'Omari mosque in the…

March 27, 2011

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Yemen: Security Forces Attack Peaceful Demonstrators and Journalists

Amnesty International called on Yemen today to stop its security forces from attacking peaceful protesters and journalists...

March 27, 2011

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Amnesty International Calls for Restrictions on Taser Use by U.S. Border Police After Death of Mexican Migrant Man

Amnesty International is calling for a review of the U.S. border patrol's policy on use of electro-shock weapons following...

March 27, 2011

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Bahrain: Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Must Rein in Security Forces as Polic Open Fire on Protestors, Killing One and Injuring Many Others

Amnesty International called on the governments of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia today to immediately restrain their security...

March 27, 2011

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Nepal: New Government Must Deliver on Past Human Rights Commitments As Part of the Peace Process and State Restructuring

The formation of a new government must not be another wasted opportunity to implement the human rights components of the...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Releases Report on Human Rights Violations in Gulf Coast Recovery Efforts

Today, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) released a ground-breaking report on the failure of local, state, and federal...

March 27, 2011

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Bahrain: "Disturbing, Damning Evidence" of Bahrain's Excessive Force Against Peaceful Protestors Including Live Ammunition Fired at Close Range

Bahrain?s security forces used live ammunition at close range and targeted peaceful protestor?s heads, chests and abdomens...

March 27, 2011

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Libya: Amnesty International Demands a Halt to Deadly Force by Libyan Authorities to Suppress Protests

Government security forces opened fire on demonstrators in the city of Al Bayda, killing demonstrator Nancer Miftah...

March 27, 2011

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China: No Investigation, No Redress and Still No Freedom of Speech!

In 1989, millions across China gathered peacefully to pursue fundamental freedoms promised in the Chinese Constitution....

March 27, 2011

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Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International Urges Saudi Arabia to Reverse Ban on Peaceful Protests, Amid Fears of Violent Crackdown Friday in "Day of Rage"

Amnesty International Press Release For Immediate Release Thursday, March 10, 2011 Amnesty International Urges Saudi Arabia to Reverse Ban on…

March 27, 2011