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Amnesty International welcomes continued 10-year commitment for traditional Aboriginal homelands
28 March 2012, 04:24PM
Amnesty International welcomes today's joint renewed commitment between the Federal and NY Governments to invest $221 million over ten years for the provisions of basic essential and municipal services to remote outstations.
Landmark ICC verdict over use of child soldiers
14 March 2012, 09:49PM
The conviction of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, the leader of a Congolese armed group, for using children in armed conflict shows the International Criminal Court (ICC) can bring the world’s worst offenders to justice for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, Amnesty International said.
Jailed Azerbaijani youth activist freed
28 December 2011, 10:09AM
The release of 20 year old youth activist Jabbar Savalan is an important step, but Azerbaijani authorities must release 16 more prisoners of conscience jailed in April following a series of peaceful protests, Amnesty International said today.
Over 250,000 people call on Belarus to end executions
9 December 2011, 11:52AM
Amnesty International and Belarusian human rights organizations Viasna and Belarus Helsinki Committee were today turned away from delivering a global petition to Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka, calling for an end to executions in Belarus.
Oregon state governor blocks executions and opens door to abolition
26 November 2011, 06:59AM
Amnesty International has hailed the principled stance of a US state governor who this week imposed a moratorium on executions for the rest of his term in office.
Community release a welcome move for refugee rights
25 November 2011, 04:37PM
Amnesty International has welcomed the Government’s decision to start moving asylum seekers into the community for processing as a positive and long overdue step.
Freed Iranian doctors say Amnesty International campaign gave them hope
19 November 2011, 11:32AM
Iranian doctors Arash and Kamiar Alaei, imprisoned for their internationally renowned work on HIV/AIDs were at a low point when they heard of Amnesty International’s campaign to free them.
Syrian ‘Damascus Spring’ activist set free
16 November 2011, 10:04AM
Prominent Syrian dissident and prisoner of conscience Kamal al-Labwani was released yesterday after spending six years in prison for his peaceful political opposition to the ruling regime.
Release of Iranian actress highlights plight of detained filmmakers
28 October 2011, 10:07AM
The release of an Iranian actress sentenced to 90 lashes and a year in prison after appearing in a banned film highlights the need to release other detained filmmakers in Iran, Amnesty International said today.
Iranian actress Marzieh Vafamehr released for role in Aussie film
28 October 2011, 07:39AM
Amnesty International has joined with Cyan Films, the South Australian Film Corporation, the Adelaide Film Festival and film groups today in welcoming reports that Iranian Actress, Marzieh Vafemehr has been released without suffering 90 lashes and further imprisonment, in connection to her role in the Australian produced film My Tehran for Sale.
Political prisoner release should prompt continued pressure on Burma
15 October 2011, 08:49AM
Prisoners of conscience Zarganar, Su Su Nway and Zaw Htet Ko Ko have been released in Burma's latest mass prisoner amnesty, after sustained campaigning by human rights organisations including Amnesty International.
Ugandan gay rights activist wins top human rights award
14 October 2011, 11:05AM
A prestigious global human rights award was presented in Geneva today to a Ugandan woman who has fearlessly defended the rights of her country’s threatened lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
Syrian woman activist wins human rights award
9 October 2011, 10:01AM
Amnesty International has hailed the award of a prestigious human rights prize to a Syrian activist who was forced into hiding after defying the authorities' crackdown on dissent.
Amnesty International: Nobel Peace Prize important recognition of struggle for women’s rights
7 October 2011, 09:59AM
The decision by the Nobel Peace Prize committee to recognise the work of activists to defend the rights of women around the world was commended by Amnesty International today.
Amnesty International welcomes introduction of Complementary Protection legislation
21 September 2011, 01:07PM
Amnesty International is celebrating changes to Australian law that will greatly strengthen protection for people at risk of torture or possible death, but who do not qualify as refugees.
Freedom for Kenyan activist charged over Uganda bombing
12 September 2011, 03:56PM
The release of a Kenyan human rights activist held for a year in connection with a bomb attack in Uganda is long overdue, Amnesty International said today.
Freed Libyan prisoner of conscience hails Amnesty International
6 September 2011, 12:01PM
A prominent Libyan prisoner of conscience freed from detention has thanked Amnesty International for working on his behalf while in detention.
Bolivia: Former officials convicted over massacre
2 September 2011, 11:18AM
The conviction of seven high-ranking former officials in Bolivia for their role in dozens of deaths during anti-government protests in 2003 is an important step for justice, Amnesty International has said.
High Court decision on Malaysia deal ‘big win’ for human rights
31 August 2011, 04:06PM
Amnesty International has welcomed as 'a landmark victory for human rights' the High Court decision stopping the Malaysia refugee swap.
USA: Lawyers successful in moving boy’s murder trial to juvenile court
27 August 2011, 09:27AM
The USA this week avoided a potential violation of international law when a Pennsylvania court transferred a murder trial involving a 13-year-old boy to juvenile court, Amnesty International has said.
A policeman's job is to protect all citizens, even those he or she doesn't like. I'd have thought that a pretty basic concept.
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