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Venezuela: Election-related deaths and threats must stop

18 April 2013

Violent incidents around Venezuela following last Sunday’s presidential elections are only likely to increase unless the authorities carry out prompt, effective investigations and bring those responsible to justice.

Life on death row: ‘They had no idea they were going to be executed’

18 April 2013

Social activist Amadou Janneh was sentenced to life imprisonment in January 2012 for his work. While in prison, he met many people on death row, including the nine who were executed in August 2012. 

Afghanistan: Medical personnel killed in attack

18 April 2013

Two employees of the Afghan Red Crescent Society are killed when their vehicle comes under fire.

Sudan: Indiscriminate bombing exacerbates humanitarian crisis in Southern Kordofan

17 April 2013

The UN Security Council and African Union (AU) must take immediate action to halt indiscriminate attacks in Southern Kordofan.

Crackdown and hollow promises ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix

17 April 2013

As Bahrain steps into the global spotlight with the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix, there is a high risk that last year’s repressive tactics will be repeated, Amnesty International said today.

Death Penalty in India: “One hardly finds a rich or affluent person going to the gallows”

17 April 2013

A former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court shares his views on the death penalty in an interview with Amnesty International.

Belarus: Dare to be independent

17 April 2013

Civil society is being suppressed in Belarus by a repressive government that will not tolerate any form of criticism.

Israel’s military investigations into Gaza conflict violations strengthen impunity

17 April 2013

Military closes 65 cases of "alleged misconduct" some of which could amount to serious violations of international humanitarian law and war crimes.

Haiti: Protester ‘beaten to death by police’ following attack on camp

17 April 2013

Authorities urged to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the death in police custody of displacement camp resident Civil Merius.

Bahrain’s dark side – Empty promises while repression goes unabated

17 April 2013

With Bahrain about to host the 2013 Formula One Grand Prix, the spotlight has returned to the Gulf country’s human rights record. Here're some of the main issues you should know.

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