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Kuwaiti journalist freed

Rose Kulak 10/2/2010

Amnesty International has learnt that Kuwaiti journalist Muhammad ‘Abd al-Qader al-Jasem was released on bail in December 2009.

Reduced prison sentence for conscientious objector

Rose Kulak 10/2/2010

Military authorities in the USA have approved a three-month reduction in the prison sentence of conscientious objector Travis Bishop.


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Campaigning for Individuals at Risk – what can you do?

You want to do something for people whose human rights have been violated, but you're not quite sure how? I can explain how to get involved with the Individuals at Risk Program.


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