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9 May 2008

Myanmar: Constitutional referendum flouts human rights

Despite the devastating consequences of Cyclone Nargis, which killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly a million more, Myanmar’s government has an

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Myanmar

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8 May 2008

Morocco / Western Sahara: Investigate migrants’ deaths

Amnesty International today called on the Moroccan government to immediately open a comprehensive, independent and impartial investigation into claims that at lea

7 May 2008

Myanmar: Cooperate with international community to ensure appropriate aid for victims

Following the impact of Cyclone Nargis on Myanmar, which killed tens of thousands of people and displaced around a million more, Amnesty International is calling urg

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Myanmar

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6 May 2008

Killing of civilians now routine in Somalia

(Nairobi) Amnesty International today released a groundbreaking report revealing the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis facing the people of Somalia.

Region Africa

Country Kenya

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2 May 2008

India: Time to end the lethal lottery of India’s death penalty system

(New Delhi): The first major study into India’s legal judgements on death penalty cases has revealed that the system is riddled with fatal flaws and that the o

USA: Release or fair trials for all remaining Guantánamo detainees

As nine more detainees were freed from Guantánamo, Amnesty International today reiterated that the Guantánamo detentions are a travesty of justice. The

Viet Nam: At least 14 arrests under the excuse of Olympic torch relay

Using the Olympic torch as an excuse to crack down on peaceful critics is yet another bitter twist in Viet Nam’s pattern of repressing legitimate and peaceful

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Viet Nam

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30 April 2008

Turkey: Respect the rights and safety of demonstrators

On the eve of May Day demonstrations, Amnesty International calls upon the Turkish authorities to respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to ensure th

Region Europe And Central Asia

Country Turkey

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29 April 2008

Mozambique: Violent police assume ‘licence to kill’

In a report published today, Amnesty International revealed the extent of police violence in Mozambique, saying that police are killing and torturing people with near

Region Africa

Country Mozambique

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28 April 2008

Pakistan: Restore judges deposed under emergency law

Ahead of a 30 April deadline set by the ruling coalition, Amnesty International calls on the Pakistan government to reinstate around 60 judges of the higher courts r