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26 June 2009

Iran: Journalists detained as news restrictions tighten

The Iranian authorities must immediately release dozens of journalists arrested since 12 June and who are at risk of torture in detention, Amnesty International said t

Amputations deplorable

Amnesty International condemns the cross amputations carried out on four young men today by al-Shabab armed militia in northern Mogadishu.

Region Africa

Country Somalia

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25 June 2009

Thailand: Closed trial threatens justice

The Thai authorities should immediately allow a public trial for Darunee Charnchoengsilpakul, who is charged with violating Thailand’s lese majeste law for alleg

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Thailand

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25 June 2009

Paraguay: Congress puts the lives of 90 indigenous families at risk

Amnesty International said on 26 June that the Agrarian Reform and Rural Welfare Commission of the Paraguayan Congress had deliberately put the lives of 90 indigenou

Region Americas

Country Paraguay

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24 June 2009

Indonesia: Culture of police abuse and impunity must end

Abuse carried out by Indonesian police against criminal suspects and poor and marginalized communities such as repeat offenders, drug users, and sex workers, is widesp

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Indonesia

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24 June 2009

USA: Abuses at Bagram must be part of wider inquiry

A media report today on interviews with former Bagram detainees is a timely reminder of the continuing need for accountability, transparency and for the human rights o

End the Death Penalty for Drug-Related Offences

As the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking approaches on 26 June, the Anti Dea

Somalia: Al-Shabab should not carry out amputations

Amnesty International is calling on the Al-Shabab armed group not to carry out amputations on four men accused of robbery tomorrow morning in Mogadishu.

Region Africa

Country Somalia

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22 June 2009

Somalia: Al-Shabab should not carry out amputations

Amnesty International is calling on the Al-Shabab armed group not to carry out amputations on four men accused of robbery tomorrow morning in Mogadishu.

Region Africa

Country Somalia

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22 June 2009

Iran: Stop using Basij militia to police demonstrations

Following reports from Iran that members of the Basij militia have used excessive force against demonstrators - and in light of the history of abuses committed by this

Region Middle East And North Africa

Country Iran

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