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  • Lebanon must investigate alleged abuse in Palestinian refugee camp

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    Amnesty International has written to the Lebanese Prime Minister calling for an urgent investigation into reports of abuse inside Nahr al-Bared Palestinian refugee camp since the Lebanese army regained control of the camp in September.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories: Torn apart by factional strife

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    Interfactional fighting between Hamas and Fatah forces in the Gaza Strip earlier this year left 350 Palestinians dead and has been followed by further serious abuses in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Amnesty International said in a new report published today.

  • Lebanon must end discrimination against Palestinian refugees

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    The Lebanese government must take concrete steps to end all forms of discrimination against Palestinian refugees and to fully protect and uphold their human rights. Our new report examines the wide range of restrictions that continue to impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees, 60 years after their exodus to Lebanon during the Arab-Israeli war of 1948.

  • One year in limbo for asylum seekers

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    October 15 marks one year since seven asylum seekers from Myanmar applied to the Australian Government for refugee status, and there is still no indication as to when a decision will be made. We urge the Australian Government to promptly finalise the asylum seekers' applications, and if any are found to be refugees they should be allowed to resettle in Australia.

  • Libya cannot proceed without human rights guarantees

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    EU relations with Libya must reflect the serious and ongoing human rights concerns in the country, says Amnesty International as EU Foreign Ministers prepare to give the European Commission a mandate to deepen relations with Libya.

  • An attack on north Darfur is imminent

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    Amnesty International today warned that the northern areas of Darfur are currently in the crosshairs of the Sudanese armed forces and that further deadly attacks are imminent.

  • Attack on AU peacekeepers increases risk for civilians in Darfur

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    Amnesty International today condemned the attack on African Union peacekeepers in north Darfur over the weekend, saying that it put the lives of civilians at further risk and jeopardises the peacekeeping mission in Darfur.

  • Palestinian refugees caught in the Iraqi crossfire

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    Palestinian refugees living in Iraq are the hidden victims of the Iraq conflict - suffering threats, torture, killings and appalling living conditions in refugee camps such al-Waleed near the Syrian border, according to a new report by Amnesty International.

  • Iraqi refugee crisis: Millions in flight

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    The latest report by Amnesty International has found the world is largely ignoring the desperate humanitarian situation faced by more than 4 million displaced Iraqis. AI has warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis and greater political instability across the wider region, unless the international community meets its obligation to shoulder a fair share of the responsibility towards refugees.

  • Masked bandits run riot in Central African Republic

    Djibrilla Adamou, 22, was walking home from Letele in Bocaranga when he was attacked and left for dead by members of an armed group who had demanded money from him.
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    Gangs of armed bandits are terrorising the population of the Central African Republic (CAR) as the region is torn apart by violence and lawlessness. The masked outlaws - known locally as "Zaraguinas" - have become stronger and better organised than government forces, leaving local people increasingly vulnerable to grave human rights abuses.

  • African detainees tortured during incommunicado detention

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    Amnesty International is condemning acts of torture committed by members of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Uganda police force on some of the 41 individuals who were held in incommunicado detention from 13-17 August.

  • Australia must resettle Sri Lankan refugees immediately

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    Having assessed the claims of 72 Sri Lankans, Australia found them to be in need of protection but wants this to be provided by another country, not by Australia. Seeking a third country for resettlement is an unnecessary and lengthy process and would see the refugees left in detention - a breach of our international human rights obligations.

  • Call for a Millennium for Human Rights in Ethiopia

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    As Ethiopia celebrates a new Millennium on 12 September 2007 according to the country's officially-used Julian calendar, Amnesty International calls on the Ethiopian government to mark the Millennium with a special declaration of commitment to protection of human rights.

  • Human rights situation deteriorating on Nauru

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    Amnesty International is extremely concerned about the Australian Government's decision to deny a recent request by Australias Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) to inspect conditions on Nauru. It has been reported that human rights at the immigration detention centre are deteriorating, and a number of detainees are considering taking hunger strike action.

  • Individuals caught between Egypt and Israel must be protected

    Amnesty International has today called on the Egyptian government to protect the human rights of individuals intercepted at the border with Israel who include refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants.

  • World Refugee Day 2007

    Amnesty international calls on all governments to uphold their international obligations to respect and protect the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers.

  • Illness may deny refugees protection in Australia

    AIA recognises Australia's role as a world leader in the resettlement of refugees, but we are extremely concerned that Prime Minister Howard is considering banning entry to those with serious diseases such as HIV. This would discriminate against refugees most at need.

  • Cycling 21,000kms for human rights

    On 1 April 2006, 21-year-old Timo Mueller embarked on a 420-day epic cycling journey from Germany to Australia. Riding solitary overland through 15 countries, his aim was to cycle 21,000 kilometres at the age of 21 to raise 21,000 Euros.

  • Sudanese war crimes suspects must face ICC

    Amnesty International has welcomed the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for two suspected Sudanese war criminals, and urged the Sudanese government to immediately arrest the two men and hand them over to the Court in The Hague.

  • Modern day slavery must be eradicated

    Amnesty International calls on 39 Council of Europe member states and the European Community to demonstrate their commitment to eradicating growing modern day slavery by becoming parties to and implementing the Council of Europe Convention on action against Trafficking in Human Beings, without further delay.

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