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United Kingdom’s Cameron Must Raise Critical Issues with Russia’s Putin in Meeting Today

Amnesty International calls on United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Pussy Riot…

August 2, 2012

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Libyan rendition case shows it’s time for UK to come clean

The UK must ensure full accountability for its role in rendition, torture and unlawful detention, Amnesty International said as a…

April 18, 2012

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Top U.S. and U.K. Comedians Come Together to Celebrate Free Speech at Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball in New York

Amnesty International announced today that some of the top comedic talent in the U.S. and U.K. will be joining the…

February 16, 2012

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London 2012 Organizers Must Admit Dow Mistake After Ethics Chief Quits, says Amnesty International

London 2012 Olympic organizers must admit their mistake in awarding a lucrative contract to the Dow Chemical Company, Amnesty International…

January 26, 2012

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Amnesty International Welcomes Decision by European Court to Stop Deportation of Omar Othman (Abu Qatada) but Alarmed by Diplomatic Assurances Ruling

The European Court of Human Rights' decision made public today halts the United Kingdom's planned deportation of Abu Qatada, a…

January 17, 2012

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Dow Olympic Contract 'Shocking' in Light of Bhopal Disaster Failures, Says Amnesty International

Chemical giant Dow's high profile contract with London's 2012 Olympic Games is a slap in the face for the survivors…

October 24, 2011

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Campaign to silence Syrian protesters overseas revealed

Syrian protesters in Europe and the Americas have been systematically monitored and harassed by embassy officials and others believed to…

October 3, 2011

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Amnesty International Calls on U.K. Authorities to Deliver Justice Over Baha Mousa Abuse Case

Amnesty International has called on the U.K. authorities to bring to justice all those responsible for the death Baha Mousa,…

September 8, 2011

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Amnesty Condemns Vedanta Resources and Affiliates for Attempting to Overturn Mining Bans

(Washington, D.C.) -- Ongoing attempts by U.K. based mining company Vedanta Resources to overturn an Indian government decision blocking a…

July 25, 2011

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Tamils Set for U.K. Deportation Following Suicide Attempt, Says Amnesty International

Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) – Amnesty International is calling on the United Kingdom authorities not to deport…

June 16, 2011

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United Kingdom: Torture inquiry must be independent and thorough

Amnesty International calls on the United Kingdom government to ensure that its inquiry into U.K. complicity in torture and...

March 27, 2011

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United Kingdom: Torture inquiry must be independent and thorough

Amnesty International calls on the United Kingdom government to ensure that its inquiry into U.K. complicity in torture and...

March 27, 2011