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Tunisia: Persepolis trial verdict signals ‘erosion’ of free speech

A Tunisian TV boss has been fined for screening the animated French film Persepolis, a movie criticized for being blasphemous.

May 3, 2012

A Tunis court’s decision to fine a [...]

Amnesty International Demands Protection for Civilians Amid Escalating Violence in DRC

Amnesty International today cautioned warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo that they must protect civilians, as fighting between the army and armed groups intensifies in the eastern province of North Kivu.

May 2, 2012

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Amnesty International Implores Army to Protect Protesters After Fresh Round of Violence In Egypt

Amnesty International today demanded the Egyptian army protect protesters as deadly clashes broke out in Cairo ahead of presidential elections.

May 2, 2012

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Contact: Suzanne Trimel, strimel@aiusa.org, 212-633-4150
(New York) — Amnesty International today demanded the Egyptian army [...]

Cuba: “The authorities attack us because we talk about the issues people face”

In Cuba, critics of the government have to find creative ways of ensuring their stories get out, as internet access is highly controlled.

May 2, 2012

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Egypt must protect protesters amid Cairo clashes

A violent attack on protesters in Cairo demonstrating against the exlusion of a well-known politician from upcoming elections has left one person dead.

April 30, 2012
The Egyptian authorities must [...]

Bahrain urged to release Al-Khawaja as appeal of activists announced

Bahraini activist should be released

April 30, 2012

Bahrain urged to release Al-Khawaja as appeal of activists announced

Bahraini human rights defender Al-Khawaja is among a group of activists granted an appeal in a civil court.

April 30, 2012
A Bahraini court has announced that prominent activist Abdulhadi [...]

Detained Syrian human rights defenders report torture

Concern is growing for three human rights defenders being held at a military base near Damascus, amid reports they may be facing ongoing torture.

April 27, 2012

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Serbia: Hundreds of families face uncertainty after Belvil eviction

Some 250 Roma families were forcibly evicted from Belgrade’s Belvil settlement despite a lack of proper consultation.

April 26, 2012
Belgrade city authorities are proceeding with a mass forced eviction [...]

Killing of Cambodian environment activist must be investigated

Prominent Cambodian enviromental activist Chut Wutty, an outspoken critic of illegal logging, has been shot dead in Koh Kong province.

April 26, 2012
The killing of a prominent Cambodian environment [...]

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