January 17, 2017

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From bad to worse: latest revelations underline Ontario’s shocking indifference to the health of people of Grassy Narrows

By Craig Benjamin It’s information that the Ontario government could – and should – have brought to light, but failed...

From bad to worse: latest revelations underline Ontario’s shocking indifference to the health of people of Grassy Narrows

By Craig Benjamin It’s information that the Ontario government could – and should – have brought to light, but failed...

Brazil: More than 120 killings in 16 days signals national prison crisis

Brazil’s chaotic prison system is facing crisis with more than 120 inmate deaths reported since 1 January 2017, Amnesty International...

Iran: Wave of floggings, amputations and other vicious punishments

Released 09:00 GMT Wednesday 18 January 2017 Iran’s persistent use of cruel and inhuman punishments, including floggings, amputations and forced...

USA: Commutation for Chelsea Manning, long overdue positive step for human rights Organization Demands Full Investigation into Information Exposed and Stronger Protections for Whistleblowers

Amnesty International USA Release With less than a week left in his term, President Obama commuted the sentence of Chelsea...

Sudan must end politically-motivated attacks on Darfuri students

The Sudanese government must end politically-motivated and sometimes deadly attacks on Darfuri students at universities across the country, said...

EU: Orwellian counter-terrorism laws stripping rights under guise of defending them

Released: 10:01 GMT 17 January 2017 Sweeping new laws are driving Europe into a deep and dangerous state of permanent...

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