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Impunity for war crimes in Gaza and southern Israel a recipe for further civilian suffering

Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, according to a new Amnesty International report.

Accountability for human rights violations key to normalization in North Caucasus

There can be no stability and security for the people of the North Caucasus without an end to human rights violations and full accountability, says a new Amnesty International report.

Oil industry has brought poverty and pollution to Niger Delta

The oil industry in the Niger Delta of Nigeria has brought impoverishment, conflict, human rights abuses and despair to the majority of people in the oil-producing areas, says a new Amnesty International report.

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Gay rights activists celebrate after the Delhi High Court passed ruling decriminalizing homosexuality, 2 July 2009

India's ruling against 'sodomy' laws is first step to equality

A Delhi high court has decided to decriminalize homosexuality. The ruling overturns a 19th century British colonial law.

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Amnesty International UK held a mass demonstration in Downing Street, calling on the UK Government not to turn a blind eye to torture

26 June is International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Call on governments to stop torture and end impunity in the context of counter terrorism.

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Rubble and destroyed buildings in Gaza City

Israel must co-operate fully with independent Gaza fact-finding mission

The Israeli authorities must co-operate fully with the international mission, established by the UN Human Rights Council and led by Justice Richard Goldstone.

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