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Saudi Arabia executions disproportionately target foreign nationals

The government of Saudi Arabia executes an average of more than two people a week - almost half are foreign nationals from poor and developing countries.

Turkey expels refugees for second time

Turkish law enforcement officials have expelled the same group of Uzbekistani refugees into Iranian territory for the second time in one month.

Amnesty International salutes Nobel Peace Laureate, 2008

Martti Ahtisaari has been recognized for his important work around the world in conflict resolution in places where grave human rights abuses were taking place.

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House of Lords, the upper house of the UK parliament

UK House of Lords rejects 42-day detention

The House of Lords rejected proposals on Monday that would allow the period of pre-charge detention in terrorism cases to be extended up to 42 days.

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DEATH PENALTY

On the World Day against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International is calling for an end to capital punishment in the Asia Pacific region. Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, explains why.

Abolish the death penalty

Appeals for Action

India must establish a moratorium on executions

As part of the sixth annual World Day against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International calls on India to take a step towards abolishing the death penalty.

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