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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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DRC: Authorities must not fan the flames of unrest with violence

20 September 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Dismantling Dissent: DRC's Repression of Expression Amidst Electoral Delays

15 September 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country Reports

Myanmar at the UN: Keep pressure up on human rights

14 September 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Cambodia: Campaign of political intimidation must end

9 September 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Gabon: Security forces must stop using excessive force amid post-election tension

1 September 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Gabon: Security forces must stop using excessive force amid post-election tension

1 September 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

DRC: Release of pro-democracy activists cause for celebration

30 August 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Burundi: Amnesty International's Written Statement to the 33rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council (13 – 30 September 2016)

30 August 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country Reports

Amnesty International's Written Statement to the 33rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council : Bahrain: Alarming Clampdown on the Rights to Freedom of Expression, Association, Peaceful Assembly and Movement

30 August 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country Reports

Venezuela: Former mayor transferred to prison as political crisis worsens

27 August 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

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