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Audio: Poems from Guantánamo, the detainees speak

12 December 2007

In the latest edition of the Amnesty International Podcast, a selection of poems by Gunatánamo Bay detainees are read out.

Poems from Guantánamo

12 December 2007

A newly compiled book of poetry captures the thoughts and feelings of Guantánamo detainees in their own words.

Video: Riz Ahmed reads Poems from Guantánamo

12 December 2007

Riz Ahmed, the actor who appeared in the film "Road to Guantánamo

Video: Andrew Motion reads Poems from Guantánamo

12 December 2007

Andrew Motion, poet laureate, discusses the work of Abdur Rahim Muslim Dost.

Algiers bomb attacks kill at least 52

11 December 2007

At least 52 people have been killed and many others injured in two bomb attacks in Algiers.

Olympic Committee can bring positive change in China

10 December 2007

The International Olympic Committee must ensure that human rights concerns are addressed in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.

Repression unrelenting in Myanmar

10 December 2007

When the Elders meet in South Africa to begin marking the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one notable figure will be missing.

UN set for key death penalty vote

9 December 2007

UN resolution on global moratorium on executions

8 December 2007

The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/149 on 18 December 2007, endorsing the call for a worldwide moratorium on executions.

Guantánamo detentions set for legal showdown

7 December 2007

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