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Amnesty International salutes Nobel Peace Laureate, 2008

Martti Ahtisaari has been recognized for his important work around the world in conflict resolution in places where grave human rights abuses were taking place.

Pro-democracy activists in Syria face 15 years in prison

Twelve people are charged with "weakening national sentiment" for attending a meeting of the Damascus Declaration for Democratic National Change.

Angola bad choice to host World Habitat Day

The choice of the Angolan capital Luanda to lead the global observance of this year's World Habitat Day provoked controversy among housing and human rights organizations.

Video: Anna Politkovskaya remembered, danger for activists continues in Russia

Two years after the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, human rights activists and journalists are still at risk in the Russian Federation, in particular in the North Caucasus region.

No truth, no justice 40 years after Mexico City massacre

Forty years ago, the Mexican army opened fire on students peacefully demonstrating in Tlatelolco, Mexico City, on 2 October 1968.

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Libyan prisoner of conscience released

Arrested for trying to organize a peaceful demonstration critical of the Libyan government, Idriss Boufayed has been released on humanitarian grounds, after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

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DEATH PENALTY

On the World Day against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International is calling for an end to capital punishment in the Asia Pacific region. Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, explains why.

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India must establish a moratorium on executions

As part of the sixth annual World Day against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International calls on India to take a step towards abolishing the death penalty.

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