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One murdered reporter is one too many.

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Michael Wild
31 January 2012, 04:45PM

People who oppose mandatory detention must provide an alternative deterrent - too many people die trying to get to Australia as it is.

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Burrough Clarke
29 January 2012, 10:15PM

We must keep working to wear away the resistance to fundamental human rights, regardless of race, creed, colour or sexuality.

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25 January 2012, 10:36PM

Please close Guantanamo, and end this blight on western society.

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24 January 2012, 09:00PM

I am heartened that 16 local Amnesty members are taking up the cause with skill and dignity.

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frederika steen
23 January 2012, 12:23AM

Does the Gillard government have the moral conviction and political courage to see something like this through? I doubt it.

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Aaron
22 January 2012, 11:18AM

Just heard that the coalition if it wins government will turn back every boat. Surely against international obligations.

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Tony Miller
21 January 2012, 12:43PM

Amnesty is dead right at one level. One non violent political prisoner is one too many.

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Michael Wild
19 January 2012, 03:05PM

Definitely NOT too political or invasive of privacy. Beautiful photos!

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Fabia Claridge
18 January 2012, 10:51PM

outrageous that this is banned!

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virginia szaraz
13 January 2012, 05:57PM

there is a systemic failure to deliver accountability or justice in the case of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

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11 January 2012, 07:55PM

Does this mean the ruling government in Myanmar will finally allow ASSK and her party to have a voice in government?

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