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China: Free human rights activist jailed after unfair trial - 9 February 2010

Amnesty International called on the Chinese authorities to release human rights activist Tan Zuoren, who was sentenced to 5 years in prison today for “inciting subversion of state power.”

India: Government must stop bauxite mine and refinery expansion until human rights are addressed - 9 February 2010

(Delhi) Indian authorities have given local communities scant or misleading information about the potential impact of a proposed alumina refinery expansion and mining project to be operated by subsidiaries of UK-based company Vedanta Resources in Orissa, Amnesty International said in a new report published today. 

Afghanistan: No impunity for war criminalsas - 8 February 2010

The Afghan authorities must immediately suspend controversial legislation that will give immunity from prosecution for serious violations of human rights, including war crimes and crimes against humanity committed, in the past 30 years

Arrest of Sri Lankan opposition leader escalates post-election repression - 8 February 2010

The arrest of retired General Sarath Fonseka, Sri Lanka’s former Chief of Army Staff and opposition political candidate in Sri Lanka’s recently held Presidential Election, escalates post-election repression, Amnesty International said today.

UN urged to condemn Nicaragua’s abortion ban - 4 February 2010

The United Nations should urge Nicaragua to repeal its ban on abortion following a human rights' review of the country on 8 February, Amnesty International said today.
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