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Police in the Dominican Republic must break with their shameful practise of abuse in order to comply with the UN Convention against Torture.

Saudi Arabian authorities are using a Riyadh court established to fight terrorism to try peaceful protesters.

Egypt's security forces continue to kill protesters with the same brutal tactics used in Hosni Mubarak’s last days in power.

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Support a bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty
The global arms trade is a deadly but booming business that poses a serious risk to human rights.

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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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Afghanistan: Urgent humanitarian assistance needed for displaced persons

Displaced Afghans, fleeing war for the relative safety of cities, are facing misery in urban slums.

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