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The acquittal of two journalists in Thailand – on trial for reproducing parts of an article on human trafficking – is a welcome move for freedom of expression, but the two should never have had to stand trial in the first place. The online news outlet Phuketwan’s editor Alan Morison and reporter Chutima Sidasathian were …
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The signing of a peace agreement yesterday by the Government of South Sudan is an important and vital step in ending the violence and addressing the massive human suffering in South Sudan. We reiterate our call for both parties to embrace an unequivocal commitment to accountability for atrocities committed during the conflict to ensure a …
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Many people around the world face human rights violations for simple everyday actions, including exercising their rights to freedom of speech, association and peaceful assembly. This include things like posting a blog, discussing politics, or having friends or family who are outspoken. Below are examples of just some of these human rights abuses and the categories we use to describe …
One of our greatest achievements in our 50 years of human rights work has been to empower our supporters to work for and with individuals at risk, bridging the gap between people whose human rights are violated and those people who are prepared to campaign on their behalf. “I love texting, tweeting, blogging and emailing …
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We welcome the Australian Parliament’s decision to consider further ways Australia can work towards the global abolition of the death penalty. Today the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade announced it will review how Australia engages internationally to promote abolition of the death penalty. The Committee will also consider what further steps …
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Together, we called on the Australian Government to take a stronger stance against the death penalty. Last week, Amnesty met with Julie Bishop and let her know that thousands of our supporters want to see an end to the injustice of capital punishment. Now Parliament has announced an Inquiry to establish Australia as a global …
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An 11-year-old girl who became pregnant after she was repeatedly raped, allegedly by her stepfather, and denied an abortion by Paraguayan authorities, has given birth. Pregnant 10-year-old refused abortion An 11-year-old girl who became pregnant after she was repeatedly raped, allegedly by her stepfather, and denied an abortion by Paraguayan authorities, has given birth. It …
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The first six months of 2015 have seen starkly contrasting developments on the death penalty. While the bad news has been very bad, the good news has been very good. THE BAD 1. Indonesia resumed executions The year began on a tragic note when Indonesia, ignoring pleas from around the world, put six people to …
A Nigerian torture victim wrongfully sentenced to death for a crime committed when he was 16 years old has been pardoned following intensive campaigning from Amnesty International supporters across the world. Moses Akatugba, who was on death row following his conviction for stealing three mobile phones 10 years ago and was repeatedly tortured into signing …
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A Nigerian torture victim wrongfully sentenced to death for a crime committed when he was 16 years old has been pardoned following intensive campaigning from Amnesty International supporters across the world. Moses Akatugba, who was on death row following his conviction for stealing three mobile phones 10 years ago and was repeatedly tortured into signing …
