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Paraguay: Land dispute victory for displaced indigenous community

3 February 2012

After a two-decade legal battle, the Yakye Axa indigenous community in Paraguay can finally move away from a precarious roadside camp.

EU urged to reject international anti-counterfeiting pact

10 February 2012

A proposed trade agreement aimed at protecting intellectual property could pose a threat to a wide range of human rights.

Global day of action - supporting the people of the Middle East and North Africa

10 February 2012

A global day of action will be held in nearly 20 countries on 11 February in solidarity with protesters in the Middle East and North Africa.

China must release activist sentenced to seven years for writing poem

10 February 2012

China has sentenced a veteran activist to seven years in prison for writing a poem urging people to support freedom.

Urgent plan needed to tackle housing crisis in Haiti

10 February 2012

The death of a child amid a fire at an earthquake survivors' camp in Haiti highlights the authorities' need to resolve the dire housing crisis.

Syria: Brutal assault on Homs must end

8 February 2012

Amnesty International has called on Russia to make it clear to the Syrian government that the assault on the city of Homs must end immediately.

Panama: Protester deaths need proper investigation

8 February 2012

Two activists in Panama have been killed in clashes between security forces and the Ngäbe-Buglé people during anti-mining protests.

Maldives: End use of excessive force against protesters

8 February 2012

Police in the Maldives have reportedly attacked outgoing president Mohammed Nasheed and his supporters during a peaceful protest.

Darfur: New weapons from China and Russia fuelling conflict

8 February 2012

A new report by Amnesty International highlights how arms sales from China and Russia fuel human rights violations in Sudan's Darfur region.

Israel: Cancel plan to forcibly displace Jahalin Bedouin communities

8 February 2012

A new report by Amnesty International urges the Israeli military to end demolitions displacing thousands of Bedouins in the West Bank.

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