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Amnesty International  Report 2013


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Uruguay's Equal Marriage Act a step towards full equality in the ...
12 April 2013

The Uruguayan Parliament's adoption of the Equal Marriage Act on 10 April will bolster human rights protections and bring an inclusive society for all a step closer ...

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New route to justice for poorest being denied to millions ...
5 February 2013

Uruguay today provided the crucial 10th ratification of a new UN Protocol which will allow individuals and groups to seek justice if their rights are trampled on ...

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Report 2012: No longer business as usual for tyranny and injustice ...
24 May 2012

Amnesty International releases its flagship yearly report documenting the state of the world's human rights.

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Uruguay: Congress adopts landmark law to tackle impunity | Amnesty ...
27 October 2011

The Uruguayan government has revoked a controversial 1986 law that shielded officials from prosecution for crimes against humanity.

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Amnesty International | Uruguay: Congress adopts landmark law to ...
27 October 2011

The Uruguayan Congress adopted a law early today that marks an important step toward justice for the many victims of gross human rights violations during the country's ...

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Amnesty International Uruguay expresses its concern about events ...
8 September 2011

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. PUBLIC STATEMENT. Index: AMR 52/003/2011. 8 September 2011. Amnesty International Uruguay expresses its concern ...

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Uruguay removes block on investigating military rule abuses ...
1 July 2011

Uruguay finally has a green light to investigate dozens of cases of human rights abuses from its period of military rule three decades ago.

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Uruguay amnesty vote a missed opportunity for justice | Amnesty ...
20 May 2011

Following a dramatic 49-49 vote Uruguay's Parliament has failed to annul the effects of a controversial 1986 amnesty law.

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Amnesty International | Uruguay: Law protecting police and ...
19 October 2009

A law in Uruguay that has allowed the police and military to get away with torture and murder should be annulled, Amnesty International said today, as the country ...

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