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Ohio Needs a Moratorium on Executions Now
The death penalty is always inhumane, but Ohio’s failed attempt to execute Romell Broom on September 15th was particularly disturbing. During…
October 1, 2009
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Amnesty&039;s Conclusions about 2008 Georgia-Russia Conflict Supported by New EU Report
Yesterday, the EU published its final report detailing international law violations that occurred during the Georgia-Russia war in August last…
October 1, 2009
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The privilege of being an AIUSA volunteer? Going on stage with U2!!!
The U2 360 Degrees concert this past Tuesday September 29th, at FedEx Field in Washington DC, was truly spectacular. These…
October 1, 2009
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An Enduring Double Standard
Earlier this month a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Attorney General John Ashcroft…
October 1, 2009
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Darfur Refugees Raped in Chad Camps
A new Amnesty International report draws a shocking picture of the fate of women and girls who fled the violence…
September 30, 2009
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Human Rights Flashpoints - September 29, 2009
What's Up This Week: Crackdown in China Food Crisis in Africa Upcoming Dates China: Crackdown in Preparation for 60th Anniversary…
September 29, 2009
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All Charges Against Zimbabwe POC Jestina Mukoko Dropped
Today the Zimbabwe Supreme Court ruled in favor of the motion brought by Jestina Mukoko's lawyer that all charges against…
September 29, 2009
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Myanmar releases over 115 political prisoners
Big news. According to our latest count, the Myanmar government has granted amnesty to at least 126 political prisoners, including…
September 29, 2009
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More From Sierra Leone
Gouri has wrapped up her on-the-ground reporting from Sierra Leone -- but the Amnesty International caravan is still campaigning for the…
September 29, 2009
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Troy Davis gets visitors in Georgia: Peachy with a side of Keane
By Laura Moye, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign Director This is just a quick note from Savannah, Georgia, where I am…
September 28, 2009
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Mugabe Says Things in Zimbabwe are Just Fabulous
President Robert Mugabe granted an interview to CNN reporter Christiane Amanpour today - his first interview with a Western news…
September 25, 2009
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Torture of U.S. Citizen is First Test for New U.S. Policy Towards Burma
Shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a shift in U.S. policy towards the oppressive military regime in…
September 25, 2009