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16 January 2008

Sri Lanka: Amnesty International calls for urgent protection of civilians amidst return to hostilities

Press release: Amnesty International is gravely concerned that the end to the Ceasefire Agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Sri Lanka

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16 January 2008

Morocco/ Western Sahara: Drop charges of homosexuality against six men and ensure their safety

The Moroccan authorities must immediately release those convicted solely for their presumed sexual orientation, after an appeal

Region Middle East And North Africa

Country Morocco

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15 January 2008

Iran: Death by stoning, a grotesque and unacceptable penalty

As nine women and two men in Iran wait to be stoned to death, Amnesty International today called on the Iranian authorities to abolish death by stoning and impose an i

USA: World MPs back Amnesty International demand for Guantánamo closure and end to illegal detentions

On the sixth anniversary of the first transfers to Guantánamo Bay, Amnesty International, supported by over 1

One Year On: Human Rights in Bangladesh under the State of Emergency

Press Release: (Dhaka) Amnesty International today concluded its high level mission to Bangladesh. The delegation, led by Secretary General, Irene Kha

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Bangladesh

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10 January 2008

Colombia: Amnesty International welcomes release of two hostages held by FARC guerrilla group

Amnesty International today welcomed the release by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) of two of its high-profile hostages.

Region Americas

Country Colombia

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9 January 2008

Media Advisory: Amnesty International launches new Bangla website at freedom of expression event in Dhaka

Amnesty International is launching its new Bangla website www.amnesty.org/bangla today, enabling Bangla speakers to join Am

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Bangladesh

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8 January 2008

Irene Khan visits Rajshahi Bangladesh

A high-level Amnesty International delegation, led by Secretary-General Irene Khan, visited Tangail and Rajshahi on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th January, before returning

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Bangladesh

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8 January 2008

Amnesty International to launch Bangla website and discuss freedom of expression in Bangladesh

Amnesty International Secretary General, Irene Khan, will talk about the state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh at a seminar in Dhaka on January 9th at 6 pm

Region Asia And The Pacific

Country Bangladesh

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8 January 2008

Guantánamo: Amnesty International stages worldwide protests for sixth anniversary

To mark the sixth anniversary of the first transfers of detainees to Guantánamo Bay, Amnesty International is leading worldwide events to seek the immediat