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Stop Troy Davis' imminent execution on September 21st

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On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Amnesty stands in solidarity with all those affected.

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Iranian HIV/AIDS Doctor Released!
Internationally recognized HIV/AIDS doctor Arash Alaei was released from prison in Iran. Amnesty activists worked tirelessly campaigning for his release.

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Mapping Repression in Syria
Eyes on Syria is an interactive platform that maps cases, presents research on human rights abuses in Syria and prompts concerned individuals to take action.

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Stop Fueling Abuses
Urge the Nigerian president to clean up the oil industry in the Niger Delta.

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Mao Hengfeng

This Chinese human rights defender was released from prison unexpectedly on July 28th in a wheelchair and severely beaten. Amnesty is now calling for an investigation.

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Failing to Protect Women from Domestic Violence in the US

A systematic failure to protect one family from domestic violence cost three little girls their lives. A recent Inter-American Commission on Human Rights ruling says the US must address this failure.

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No Closure for Guantanamo
Stop Congress in their latest attempt to keep Guantanamo open, before it's too late.

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100 Years in Solitary
39 years ago, 3 young black men were put in solitary confinement at the Louisiana State Penitentiary; 2 are still in isolation. But the ‘Angola 3’ refuse to be silent as they fight for justice.

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U.S. Death Penalty Facts
Capital punishment does not work. There is a wealth of mounting evidence that proves this. Learn compelling death penalty facts and figures.

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Facebook activist spends birthday behind bars
The day before his arrest, student activist Jabbar Savalan posted on Facebook calling for protests against the Azerbaijani government.

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