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Carandiru and the scandal of Brazil’s medieval prison system

15 April 2013

Twenty-six police officers have gone on trial in Brazil for the killing of 15 inmates in the prison in Carandiru, Brazil, Amnesty International looks at the state of prison conditions in the South American country.

Conviction of Turkish pianist sends 'chilling' warning to Twitter users

15 April 2013

The conviction of a renowned Turkish pianist for 'denigrating Islam' on Twitter sends a "chilling" message to social media users in the country.

Death Penalty in Belarus: ‘I can’t believe he’s not here any more’

12 April 2013

Lubou Kavalyoua received a letter from the Belarus Supreme Court on 17 March 2012, informing her that her son, Uladzslau Kavalyou, had been executed. She still doesn't know where he was buried. Here, she shares her story.

 

Uruguay’s Equal Marriage Act a step towards full equality in the Americas

12 April 2013

The Uruguayan Parliament’s adoption of the Equal Marriage Act on 10 April will bolster human rights protections and bring an inclusive society for all a step closer.

Uruguay’s Equal Marriage Act a step towards full equality in the Americas

12 April 2013

The Uruguayan Parliament’s adoption of the Equal Marriage Act on 10 April will bolster human rights protections and bring an inclusive society for all a step closer.

Ukraine: Make the police accountable and stamp out torture

11 April 2013

Despite new Criminal Code procedures, Ukrainian police are still getting away with shocking amounts of torture and beatings.

Trial by camera – 'TV confessions' and the death penalty in Iran

11 April 2013

In Iran, the second highest user of the death penalty, suspects are sometimes forced to appear television to "confess" to alleged crimes before being sentenced to death.

Death penalty 2012: Despite setbacks, a death penalty-free world came closer

10 April 2013

Use of the death penalty continues to be restricted to an isolated group of countries, and progress towards abolition was seen in all regions.

Papua New Guinea: Police must act urgently to save captured women accused of “sorcery”

10 April 2013

Detained journalist’s wife asks why publishing articles has 'become so dangerous in Libya'

10 April 2013

The wife of a hunger-striking Libyan journalist tells of her disbelief that her husband has been imprisoned for ‘offending’ the judiciary

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