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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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Gambia: Arrests, media closures as deadline nears

5 January 2017 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Slovenia: Proposals to strip refugees and asylum-seekers of their rights must be rejected

5 January 2017 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Conviction of Israeli soldier must pave the way for justice for unlawful killings

4 January 2017 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Iran's authorities endangering life of critically ill imprisoned activist by refusing hospital transfer

4 January 2017 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Iraq: IS bombings in Baghdad demonstrate an appalling disregard for civilian life

3 January 2017 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Iran's authorities must stop toying with life of activist on hunger strike

3 January 2017 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

South Sudan: Arms embargo, sanctions fail at UN Security Council

23 December 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

UN Security Council: Historic resolution calls on Israel to cease settlements

23 December 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Iraq: Children caught in the crossfire of the battle for Mosul suffer horrific injuries and trauma

22 December 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

United Nations resolution paves way for accountability on Syria war crimes

22 December 2016 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

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