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Amnesty International led rallies in cities across the world as a Global Day of Action in solidarity with the protesters of the Middle East and North Africa.

A proposed trade agreement aimed at protecting intellectual property could pose a threat to a wide range of human rights.

China has sentenced a veteran activist to seven years in prison for writing a poem urging people to support freedom.

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A year without precedent
Inspiring moments from the rebellion across the Middle East and North Africa region in 2011.

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One year on, back in Tahrir Square
Amnesty International's Mohamed Lotfy reports live from the anniversary marches to Cairo's Tahrir Square

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End unfair trials in Egypt

Egypt’s ruling army council must end military trials of civilians.

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