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17 April 2008

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Full investigation needed into Israeli army killing of civilians

The Israeli government should immediately order a full and independent investigation into yesterday’s killings of Palestinian civilians by Israeli forces in the

Region Middle East And North Africa

Country Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories

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17 April 2008

Campaigners launch Global Day of Action to ban cluster bombs in support of first ever treaty

Campaigners from more than 40 countries around the world, including Amnesty International, are hosting a Global Day of Action to Ban Cluster Bombs on Saturday 19 April

Amnesty International calls on governments to lift the veil of secrecy around executions

In a new report published today, Amnesty International revealed that at least 1,200 people were executed in 2007 and expressed deep concern that many more were killed

Egypt: Sentences against Muslim Brothers a perversion of justice

“The prison sentences handed down by an Egyptian military court against 25 members of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood are a perversion of justice,” Amnes

Region Middle East And North Africa

Country Egypt

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11 April 2008

Croatia: A window of opportunity to end war crimes impunity

(Zagreb) Speaking today at the end of her visit to Croatia, Secretary General Irene Khan commended recent progress to address impunity for war crimes while highlightin

Region Europe And Central Asia

Country Croatia

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11 April 2008

Sudan: UN Security Council must censure government

“The Sudanese government cannot claim to be working to protect the people of Darfur, yet allow its proxy forces to attack civilians with impunity, as is happenin

Region Africa

Country Sudan

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10 April 2008

Japan: executions must stop, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International deeply regrets the hanging of four men -- Akinaga Kaoru, 61, Nakamoto Masayoshi, 64, Nakamura Masahuru, 61 and Sakamoto Masahito, 41 -- in

Zimbabwe: Amnesty International calls for an immediate end to political violence; says attacks appear to be coordinated

As leaders of Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) states prepare for an emergency meeting regarding the ongoing political crisis in Zimbabwe, Amnesty Internat

Region Africa

Country Zimbabwe

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9 April 2008

Nepal: Amnesty International urges authorities to ensure security as more deaths reported before national elections

Amnesty International expressed grave concern at the escalation of killings and arrests in Nepal in advance of national elections tomorrow, Thursday, 10 April.

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Nepal

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7 April 2008

Egypt: 117 NGOs Slam HIV-Based Arrests and Trials - Doctors Helping Police Denounced for Breaching Medical Ethics, Human Rights

As five more men face trial in Cairo on April 9 in a widening and dangerous police crackdown on people living with HIV/AIDS, 117 organizations worldwide working in the

Region Middle East And North Africa

Country Egypt

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