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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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Indonesia: Revoke the caning sentence of gay men in Aceh

17 May 2017 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Indonesia: Further information: Shari'a bylaw passed by the Aceh parliament

3 October 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Indonesia: Gang-raped woman could now be caned

12 May 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Somalia: Further information: Journalist and alleged rape victim found guilty: Abdiaziz Abdnur Ibrahim

19 February 2013 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Nigeria: Armed groups targeting civilians in latest bombings

27 August 2011 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Malaysia urged to end brutal punishments after women caned

18 February 2010 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Malaysia sentences another to caning under Shariah law for drinking alcohol

15 September 2009 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

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