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Amnesty International
Convictions of Hong Kong Activists Show Beijing’s Contempt for Democracy, Say Human Rights Groups
Fourteen activists and former elected oficials, including an Australian citizen, now face anywhere from 3 years to life in prison.
June 1, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
Amnesty Criticises Australia’s Lack of Focus on Youth Crime Initiatives
Amnesty International has criticised the Albanese government's apparent lack of funding for youth crime prevention in the federal ...
May 18, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
China’s Transnational Repression Has ‘Chilling Effect’ on Chinese Students Studying Abroad: Report
Within hours of attending a commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, Rowan heard from her father in ...
May 12, 2024
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Frank Fang
South Korean Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Relations Within Military
The South Korean Constitutional Court said that allowing same-sex relations within the military could weaken its combat readiness.
October 27, 2023
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Aldgra Fredly
No Candlelight Vigil for June 4th in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen Square massacre. For the first time, there ...
June 4, 2022
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Kathleen Li
Thailand Government Official Seeks to Expel Human Rights Group Over National Security Threat
Thailand's top government official said Friday that he would file for the expulsion of London-based human rights organization ...
February 12, 2022
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Aldgra Fredly
Australian Liberal, Labor Senators Reject Amnesty’s ‘Apartheid’ Accusation of Israel
Like their U.S. counterparts, Australian senators from both sides of the aisle have jointly rejected Amnesty International’s recent ...
February 3, 2022
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Daniel Y. Teng
Bipartisan Anger in Congress Over Amnesty International Calling Israel an ‘Apartheid State’
In an unusual show of unity, Democrats and Republicans in Congress are expressing anger and dismay in response ...
February 2, 2022
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Mark Tapscott
Don’t Discriminate Against the Unvaccinated, Amnesty International Tells Italy
MILAN—Human rights group Amnesty International urged Italy to change tough anti-COVID-19 restrictions to avoid discrimination against unvaccinated people. ...
January 16, 2022
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Reuters
Rights Groups Express Concern After Hong Kong Protest Organizer Disbands
International rights groups are voicing concerns about Hong Kong’s dwindling freedoms after a major civil society group in ...
August 15, 2021
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Frank Fang
Turkish Parliament Approves Law That Critics Say Will Stifle NGOs
ANKARA, Turkey—Turkey's parliament has passed a law that would ramp up oversight of foundations and associations. and risks ...
December 27, 2020
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Reuters
Over 300 Civil Groups Seek International Probe of China’s Human Rights Abuses
A coalition of more than 300 rights groups are calling for the United Nations to create a “monitoring ...
September 9, 2020
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Eva Fu
Changes Needed to Help Canada Prosecute War Criminals, Says Amnesty International
OTTAWA—A prominent human-rights organization says Canada is failing to bring suspected war criminals to justice. In a newly released report, ...
September 8, 2020
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The Canadian Press
Turkey Convicts Human Rights Activists on Terror Charges
A Turkish court sentenced four Amnesty International activists to between two and six years in prison on terrorism ...
July 3, 2020
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Web Staff
Chinese Rights Lawyer Released From Prison Not Truly Free, Advocacy Group Says
Amnesty International said the recently released Chinese human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang may not be truly “freed.” After ...
April 5, 2020
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Frank Fang
More Than 200 People Killed in Iran Amid Brutal Government Crackdown on Protesters, Amnesty International Says
At least 208 people have been killed during a security crackdown on protests in Iran, Amnesty International reported ...
December 3, 2019
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Katabella Roberts
Amnesty Says at Least 208 Killed in Iran Protests, Crackdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising gasoline ...
December 3, 2019
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The Associated Press
Beijing Uses ‘National Security’ to Suppress Rights in Hong Kong: Amnesty International
Amnesty International has criticized Beijing for using its wide-reaching “red line” policy to justify suppressing freedom of speech ...
September 23, 2019
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Eva Fu
Amnesty International Accuses Hong Kong Police of ‘Brutal Beatings,’ Torture
Amnesty International has warned of an “alarming pattern” of violence used by Hong Kong police in their handling ...
September 19, 2019
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Eva Fu
Amnesty International Slaps ‘Travel Advisory’ on US Over ‘Rampant Gun Violence’
News Analysis Amnesty International has issued a “travel advisory” for would-be visitors to the United States, claiming that ...
August 8, 2019
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Matthew Vadum
Hong Kong Leader Says Bill Is Dead, but Protesters Don’t Buy It
After Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced at a July 9 press conference that a controversial extradition bill ...
July 9, 2019
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Frank Fang
Amnesty International Is Denied Lease in China-Owned NYC Building
NEW YORK—A giant shipping conglomerate owned by the Chinese regime has declined to lease space in a building ...
May 14, 2019
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The Associated Press
North Koreans Risk Going to Prison When Calling Family Members Abroad
According to a recent report, some North Koreans have state agents knocking on their doors a few months ...
March 9, 2016
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Denisse Moreno
UN, Rights Groups Criticize Europe’s Draft Plan on Migrants
BRUSSELS— The United Nations and human rights groups voiced deep concerns Tuesday about the European Union's plans to ...
March 8, 2016
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The Associated Press
For Persecuted Chinese Couple, Injustices Continue in Court
A Chinese husband and wife whose experience of separation and persecution has extended over nearly a decade were ...
December 23, 2015
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Larry Ong
Accusations Grow Against Russia Over Syria Civilian Killings
The three missiles fired on a public market in the northern Syrian town of Ariha took the morning ...
December 23, 2015
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The Associated Press
Quebec to Continue to Support Jailed Blogger Despite Saudi Ambassador’s Criticism
Quebec politicians insist they're staying the course in their efforts to see a jailed blogger freed even as ...
April 1, 2015
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The Canadian Press
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