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Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Its mission is to undertake research and action focussed on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. Amnesty International has more than a million members and supporters in over 140 countries and territories. It is impartial and independent of any government, political persuasion or religious creed. It is financed largely by subscriptions and donations from its worldwide membership.  Website: www.amnesty.org
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Egypt: Continued detention of photojournalist Shawkan for more than 800 days is an affront to press freedom

10 December 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Russia: Peaceful activist sentenced under repressive new law must be released

7 December 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Thailand: Detention of anti-corruption protesters shows increasing repression by military junta

7 December 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Uganda: Arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force hindering debate in run-up to elections

7 December 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Treated Like Criminals: DRC's Race To Silence Dissent In The Run Up To Elections

26 November 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Saudi Arabia: UN expert working group highlights appalling record on unlawful detention of peaceful activists

23 November 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Indonesia: Papuan pro-independence activist jailed for raising a flag finally freed

19 November 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Fear and Fences: Europe's Approach to Keeping Refugees at Bay

17 November 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country Reports

Southeast Asia: Refugee crisis and freedom of expression must be tackled at ASEAN Summit

16 November 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Angola: Trial of 15 activists after five months in detention a travesty of justice

13 November 2015 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

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