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An increase in harassment, arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture and other ill-treatment by security forces is anticipated ahead of April's elections.

President Raúl Castro has been urged to ensure the safety of a group of female relatives of prisoners of conscience.

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Egypt releases blogger facing trial by military court

Ahmed Mostafa was facing jail after he after he published a post alleging nepotism within the armed forces.

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Roma face forced evictions
Amnesty International meets the Roma communities affected by Italy's controversial 'Nomad Plan'

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Stop forced evictions of Roma in Italy

A new plan to close down many Roma camps in the city of Rome, paves the way for the forced eviction of thousands of people and for most (but not all) of them to be resettled on the outskirts. 

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