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Moussa denounces Abbasseya violence as four presidential candidates suspend campaigns
Egypt

Moussa denounces Abbasseya violence as four presidential candidates suspend campaigns

Presidential candidate Amr Moussa issued a statement calling on the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the Cabinet to…
Amnesty: Muslims in Europe face discrimination, prejudice
World

Amnesty: Muslims in Europe face discrimination, prejudice

European countries are discriminating against Muslims for demonstrating their faith, especially in the fields of education and employment, according to…
The death penalty
Opinion

The death penalty

Working for an organization whose job is to stand up for justice and freedom, and to expose abuses and injustices,…
Rights groups criticize Israel for detaining rock-throwing Palestinian kids
World

Rights groups criticize Israel for detaining rock-throwing Palestinian kids

WEST BANK — When Mahmoud al-Alami was 9 years old, an Israeli soldier caught him throwing rocks, took him out…
General: Ship carrying weapons from US not bound for Egypt
Egypt

General: Ship carrying weapons from US not bound for Egypt

Egypt's defense attache in Washington, DC has denied an Amnesty International report that a ship carrying weapons from the US…
Amnesty calls for blocking Egypt-bound US weapons cargo
Egypt

Amnesty calls for blocking Egypt-bound US weapons cargo

A ship carrying weapons, including explosives, en route from the US to Egypt must not be allowed to offload because…
China passes controversial criminal law changes
World

China passes controversial criminal law changes

Chinese lawmakers on Wednesday passed into law controversial changes that give the police powers to detain some suspects for up…
Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty
Egypt

Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty

Rights watchdog Amnesty International has said that it plans to stage mass rallies in 15 countries on 11 February, the…
Amnesty International: Some Egyptian parties refuse to stop discrimination
Egypt

Amnesty International: Some Egyptian parties refuse to stop discrimination

Most of the largest Egyptian political parties have committed to ambitious reform concerning human rights, but have given mixed signals…
Amnesty International: Mideast state repression set to continue in 2012
Egypt

Amnesty International: Mideast state repression set to continue in 2012

Violence deployed by Middle East governments to suppress dissent last year is set to continue in 2012, with some states…
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