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The world shouts 'Close Guantánamo' | Amnesty International
16 January 2008

Thousands join worldwide protests marking the sixth anniversary of the first transfers of detainees to Guantánamo on 11 January.

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Australia: A Briefing for the Committee against Torture
1 October 2007

This briefing summarizes Amnesty International's views about Australia's implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading ...

Report       ASA 12/001/2007

The Wire, June 2007. Vol. 37, No. 5
1 June 2007

1) 40 years of occupation 2) Systematic use of torture in Guinea 3) Access denied! Closing borders deprives refugees of their rights: Australia to 'swap' refugees ...

Newsletter       NWS 21/005/2007

Australia: Open letter to Prime Minister John Howard calling for ...
24 October 2006

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. Media Briefing. AI Index: ASA 12/006/2006 (Public). News Service No: 276. 25 October 2006. Embargo Date: 25 October 2006 15:01GMT. ...

Press Release       ASA 12/006/2006

Australia: Justice for David Hicks! E-mail Australian Prime ...
22 October 2006

Australian citizen David Hicks has been detained in Guantánamo for nearly five years. The Australian government must act to bring him back home to face a fair trial ...

ActionDocument       ASA 12/007/2006

The Wire, October 2006. Vol. 36, No.9.
30 September 2006

1) Government maligns Colombian activists 2) Will China honour its Olympic promises? 3) 3 October Focus on Africa - World Habitat Day 4) Thousands made homeless ...

Newsletter       NWS 21/009/2006

Australia: Further information on Stop proposals that will punish ...
16 August 2006

Amnesty International welcomes the Australian Prime Minister's decision to abandon the Migration Amendment Bill.

ActionDocument       ASA 12/004/2006

"First things first": Amnesty International Seeks Australia ...
20 June 2006

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. Public Statement. AI Index: ASA 12/003/2006 (Public). News Service No: 161. 21 June 2006. "First things first”: Amnesty ...

Press Release       ASA 12/003/2006

China: Sustaining conflict and human rights abuses – the flow of ...
10 June 2006

China: Sustaining conflict and human rights abuses – the flow of arms accelerates

Report       ASA 17/030/2006