The UN Security Council’s failure to add human rights monitoring to the mandate of its Western Sahara peacekeeping force – despite ongoing reports of abuses in the region – is a “missed opportunity”, Amnesty International said today.
The UN Security Council’s failure to add human rights monitoring to the mandate of its Western Sahara peacekeeping force – despite ongoing reports of abuses in the region – is a “missed opportunity
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USA: Authorities must end indefinite detention in Guantánamo as hunger strike grows
The US authorities must urgently end indefinite detention at Guantánamo Bay, Amnesty International said today after it was confirmed that more than half the detainees are now on hunger strike.
The US authorities must urgently end indefinite detention at Guantánamo Bay, Amnesty International said today after it was confirmed that more than half the detainees are now on hunger strike.
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Guantanamo
Guantanamo
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Guantánamo in numbers779 detainees have been held in Guantánamo since 2002.166 men remain at the US detention centre.84 are currently on hunger strike.7 detainees have been convicted by military commissions, five as a result of pre-trial agreements under which they pleaded guilty. Four of them have been repatriated.6 detainees are currently facing death sentences after unfair trials staged by military commissions.9 detainees have died while in US custody in Guantánamo.About 600 detainees have been transferred from Guantánamo to other countries since 200248 detainees will be held indefinitely rather than be released or tried, the administration of US President Barack Obama said in 2010.
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United States
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“It would not be surprising if the detainees think the US administration has given up on them. ”
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Rob Freer, USA researcher at Amnesty International.
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USA: Truth, remedy and accountability must be addressed in President Obama’s second term
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Report, 17 January 2013
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USA: Human rights, the missing ingredient for closing Guantánamo
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Report, 8 January 2013
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Guantánamo: 10 years of human wrongs
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Story, 1 November 2012
Alors que Bahreïn se retrouve sous les feux de l'actualité mondiale à l'occasion du prochain Grand Prix de Formule 1, il est à craindre que les autorités n'usent des mêmes tactiques répressives que l'année dernière – un manifestant avait été tué par les forces de sécurité –, voire ne renforcent leur usage, a déclaré Amnesty International mercredi 17 avril.
Alors que Bahreïn se retrouve sous les feux de l'actualité mondiale à l'occasion du prochain Grand Prix de Formule 1, il est à craindre que les autorités n'usent des mêmes tactiques répressive
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 – when a protester was killed by the security forces – will be repeated or even increased by the authorities, Amnesty International said today.
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 – when a protester was killed by the security forces –
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Belarus: Dare to be independent
Civil society is being suppressed in Belarus by a repressive government that will not tolerate any form of criticism, Amnesty International said today.
Civil society is being suppressed in Belarus by a repressive government that will not tolerate any form of criticism.
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Belarus civil society
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Belarus
53° 48' 2.3436" N, 29° 37' 8.9076" E
“Over the past 20 years, the government of Belarus has increasingly suffocated all aspects of civil society, depriving its people of the opportunity to express their opinions, to contribute to public debate and ultimately to act as a check on the authorities”
Source:
Heather McGill, Amnesty International’s researcher on Belarus
Date:
Thu, 18/04/2013
El ganador o ganadora de las elecciones presidenciales que tienen lugar el 14 de abril en Venezuela debe poner en marcha políticas que aseguren la completa protección de los derechos humanos en el país, dijo hoy Amnistía Internacional.
El ganador o ganadora de las elecciones presidenciales que tienen lugar el 14 de abril en Venezuela debe poner en marcha políticas que aseguren la completa protección
Le vainqueur de l'élection présidentielle qui se tiendra dimanche 14 avril au Venezuela devra mettre en œuvre des politiques qui garantiront la pleine protection des droits humains dans le pays, a déclaré Amnesty International jeudi 4 avril.
Le vainqueur de l'élection présidentielle qui se tiendra dimanche 14 avril au Venezuela devra mettre en œuvre des politiques qui garantiront la pleine protection des droits humains dans l
The winner of Venezuela’s presidential elections on April 14 must implement policies that ensure the full protection of human rights in the country, Amnesty International said today.
The winner of Venezuela’s presidential elections on April 14 must implement policies that ensure the full protection of human rights in the country, Amnesty Internati
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Cinco prioridades para Venezuela ante las elecciones
Cuando los venezolanos se preparan para ir a las urnas el próximo 14 de abril, Amnistía Internacional ha identificado algunas de las cuestiones clave de derechos humanos a las que todos los candida
Cuando los venezolanos se preparan para ir a las urnas el próximo 14 de abril, Amnistía Internacional ha identificado algunas de las cuestiones clave de derechos humanos a las que todos los candidatos deben dar prioridad en sus planes.
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Venezuela Elections
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فنزويلا
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Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections
As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize in their plans.
As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize in their plans.
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Venezuela elections
Venezuela Elections
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Amnesty International urged presidential candidates in Venezuela to take action on:Public SecurityPrisonsFreedom of expression and associationViolence against WomenInternational human rights scrutiny
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فنزويلا
1° 21' 22.752" N, 74° 21' 19.6884" W
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Venezuela: New president must review policies affecting key human rights issues
Description:
Press Release, 4 April 2013
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Carta abierta a los candidatos y las candidatas a la Presidencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela
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Open Letter, 4 April 2013
