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Gaza report confirms war crimes

Amnesty's new report confirms killing of hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destruction of thousands of homes during this year's Gaza conflict.

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Situation critical for displaced in Pakistan

Pakistani authorities must do more to assist over two million people displaced by conflict and with no access to aid distributed in official displacement camps.

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Ye Guozhu

Some good news! Ye Guozhu, housing rights activist in China, was released from prison on 15 October 2008. Thank you to everyone who campaigned on his behalf.

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