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Tunisian journalist jailed after unfair trial

Amnesty International has condemned the conviction of a dissenting Tunisian journalist who has been jailed for six months on trumped up charges after an unfair trial.

Lebanon must investigate all civil war mass grave sites

Following confirmation that remains recovered last week are those of British journalist Alec Collett, missing since 1985, Amnesty International has called for renewed efforts to reveal the fate of thousands abducted during the civil war.

Syrian activist held incommunicado at risk of torture

Yousef Dheeb al-Hmoud was arrested at his home on 15 November. The authorities have not revealed where he is being held, why he was arrested or whether he will be charged.

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Russia moves one step closer to death penalty abolition

Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by Russia's Constitutional Court that brings the country a step closer to abolishing the death penalty.

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Turning the tide against HIV in South Africa

Call on the Ministry of Transport to help increase access to health services for HIV, particularly for women, by improving the regularity and affordability of rural transport systems.

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