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3 min ago | The Financial Mirror

Comparatively good human rights record for Cyprus amid warnings by Amnesty International

A rather brief in comparison to other countries reference to Cyprus is included in the Amnesty International report on the state of the world's human rights for 2012.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Asia News Network

DHAKA: Extrajudicial killings of 30 Bangladeshis so far this year: Amnesty International

Bangladesh security forces perpetrated at least 30 extra-judicial killings and 10 forced disappearances and carried out widespread torture in 2012, according to the human rights organisation Amnesty International.

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Canada.com

Human rights groups protests US drone killings of terror suspects, questions legal strategy

In this Aug. 16, 2007 file photo, Police Chief John Martin demonstrates a Taser in Brattleboro, Vt.

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Related Topix: Activism, Brattleboro, VT, Charitable Organizations, Terrorism, Associated Press

Amnesty International USA

Amnesty International app for protecting activists up for technology award

A mobile alert app designed by Amnesty International to help protect human rights activists in danger is in the running for the prestigious Global Impact Award .

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Christian Science Monitor

North Korea's hidden labor camps exposed

What human rights organization Amnesty International calls 20 possible guard posts are seen in North Korea's Ch'oma-Bong valley, in this satellite image released by Amnesty International in London on March 7. Even with new leader Kim Jong-un at the helm, North Korea remains the most reclusive and closed country in the world: It is a police state ... (more)

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Tue May 21, 2013

AmmoLand

Obama Administration to Sign U.N. Arms Trade Treaty 'In the Very Near Future'

As we reported last month, on April 2, the United Nations General Assembly voted 153-4 to pass the Arms Trade Treaty, with the United States voting in favor and several countries abstaining.

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Related Topix: Activism, Charitable Organizations, Guns, US Politics, US News, Senator Jerry Moran, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jerry Moran

Mon May 20, 2013

Malaysia Sun

Amnesty International USA Charges Against Malaysian Opposition Leader ...

Human Rights Group Considered Anwar a Prisoner of Conscience WASHINGTON - August 6 - Sodomy charges against Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim may be an attempt to stop him from running for election to parliament, Amnesty International said today.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Guardian

Ukraine gay pride marchers ready to defy violence

Gay pride marchers are hoping to demonstrate against two pieces of anti-homosexuality legislation currently before Ukraine's parliament, above.

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Amnesty International USA

Jamaica: Three years on, state of emergency still an open wound

The Jamaican authorities must swiftly appoint a commission of inquiry with an adequate mandate, resources and powers to carry out a thorough investigation into the security forces' conduct during the 2010 state of emergency, Amnesty International said today during a visit to Jamaica.

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Amnesty International USA

Argentina: Death of former military leader who did not escape justice

Argentina's former military leader, Jorge Rafael Videla, has died in prison, where he was serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity committed during his time in office.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Amnesty International USA

USA shows strong support for new global Arms Trade Treaty

A senior US diplomat has said his government will be quick to sign the new Arms Trade Treaty , a move Amnesty International said raises hopes for swift implementation of the potentially lifesaving treaty around the world.

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Amnesty International USA

Egypt: Fears of spurious charges in trial of another opposition activist

There are credible fears that the charges against a well-known opposition activist in Alexandria may be spurious and in retaliation for his activism, Amnesty International said as his appeal hearing is due to resume.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Amnesty International USA

Greece: Emergency action to thwart teachers' strike unnecessary

The use of special government measures to thwart a proposed teachers' strike in Greece violates the country's international human rights obligations, Amnesty International said.

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Amnesty International USA

Equatorial Guinea targets opposition ahead of elections

The arrest of at least nine activists who were trying to organize a peaceful demonstration in Equatorial Guinea is further evidence of the authorities' determination to clamp down on free speech ahead of up-coming elections, Amnesty International said.

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Amnesty International USA

Ukraine: Discrimination and violent attacks in pervasive climate of homophobia

The Ukrainian government must introduce legislation to address discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity following a number of attacks on individuals, Amnesty International said in a report published today.

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CNet News

Twitter users in Bahrain jailed for allegedly insulting tweets

The Bahraini government started the process of revising its penal code last month to allow officials to jail anyone who insults King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, according to Amnesty International .

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Wed May 15, 2013

AlertNet

Rights groups condemn Azerbaijan over Internet defamation ...

Human rights groups criticised Azerbaijan on Wednesday for legislation that will make defamation over the Internet a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment ahead of a presidential election in the tightly controlled nation.

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Related Topix: World News, Azerbaijan, Asia, Activism, Prison, Charitable Organizations, Ilham Aliyev

KHOU-TV Houston

9 activists arrested in Equatorial Guinea

Amnesty International said Wednesday the arrests were "further evidence of the authorities' determination to clamp down on free speech" before the May 26 vote.

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Canada.com

Amnesty International cites Canadian foot-dragging on UN torture concerns

Amnesty International says Canada is obstructing efforts to compensate three men who suffered torture in Syria - effectively ignoring a key recommendation from the United Nations Committee against Torture.

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BlogTO

Radar: Flying Lotus with Thundercat, We Women Warriors, Elizabeth Ruth, Poetry In Voice Nationals

Flying Lotus with Thundercat at the Sound Academy Flying Lotus is considered by many to be one of the great musical minds of recent times.

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