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Nigerian president signs landmark human rights bill
A key human rights bill passed by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan can help tackle abuses in the country.
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UN to monitor human rights situation in Iran
The decision comes amid concern at mass human rights violations committed during an ongoing crackdown on dissent and an increased use of the death penalty.
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Illinois abolishes the death penalty
Illinois will become the 16th state in the USA to ban capital punishment when the law signed by Governor Quinn comes into effect on 1 July.
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Morocco frees arbitrarily detained former military officer
Former colonel Kaddour Terhzaz was sentenced to 12 years in jail after he wrote to the country's monarch complaining about the treatment of former air force pilots.
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Iraqi police officer held without charge is freed
Qusay 'Abdel-Razaq Zabib was detained for over two years because he was suspected of having links to armed groups.
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Zimbabwe court acquits LGBT activist
Charges have been dropped against Ellen Chademana, an employee at the NGO Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe.
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Gambia frees opposition leader
A former Gambian opposition leader who was the subject of an Amnesty International letter writing campaign has been released early.
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Brazil Supreme Court recognizes same-sex civil unions
Ruling gives same-sex couples same rights as married heterosexuals.
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Aung San Suu Kyi is Finally Free!
On November 13, 2010 Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, was freed from house arrest.
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Landmark enforced disappearances convention to enter into force
The treaty will enter into force on 23 December, after Iraq became the 20th country to ratify it.