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Iran urged to overturn sentences against women activists

Amnesty International has urged the Head of the Judiciary in Iran to ensure that appeals hearings against the recent convictions and sentences of six women’s rights defenders are heard promptly and impartially.

Asian leaders urged to take further action on Myanmar

In an open letter, Amnesty International's Secretary General has called on ASEAN leaders to take urgent action to prevent further human rights violations in Myanmar.

Zimbabwe violence reaches crisis levels

Zimbabwean “war veterans” are forcibly recruiting local youths to attack perceived supporters of the opposition as violence in the country reaches crisis levels, Amnesty International has warned.

UK inquiry into torture and death of Iraqi in UK custody must be independent

Amnesty International has welcomed the public inquiry into the case of an Iraqi hotel receptionist who died after being tortured over a period of 36 hours while detained by UK troops in Basra.

Lebanon leaders must prevent human rights abuses

All political leaders in Lebanon must clearly instruct their supporters to fully respect human rights and to refrain from recklessly carrying out attacks in heavily-populated areas that endanger civilians uninvolved in the clashes, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

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Counter-demonstrators make obsene gestures during Riga Pride, June 2007.

Riga Pride needs protection

A Latvian organization for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people is planning to hold a Gay Pride event in the centre of Latvia’s capital, Riga on 31 May.

Sudanese government minister Ahmad Harun.

Call for arrest of suspected Sudanese war criminals

The Sudanese authorities have refused to arrest two government ministers suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.

Pakistan ratifies key UN human rights treaty

Pakistan has ratified a key UN human rights treaty and signed two others.

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