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Bono love-bombs mass murderer Shimon Peres

In declaring Israeli president a “gift to the world,” the singer omitted a few salient facts.

The crocodile tears of Samantha Power

America’s new ambassador to the UN only condemns human rights abuses when it’s politically expedient to do so.

How Amnesty has let down Bradley Manning

There is nothing complex about Bradley Manning’s case, so why is the world’s best known human rights group not demanding his release?

Amnesty calls on Israel to release Palestinian academic jailed "to deter left-wing activists"

“Prisoner of conscience” Ahmad Qatamesh has been held for two years without charge or trial.

Gaza welcomes home former hunger striker Akram Rikhawi

Akram Rikhawi had recently renewed his hunger strike after Israel failed to release him last month as promised.

Zionists smear Amnesty over "cocktail" joke

The Community Security Trust has accused the leading human rights organization of anti-Semitism over a harmless tweet.

Israel trying to "break" human rights defender arrested for expressing his opinions

Israel has subjected Addameer researcher Ayman Nasser to lengthy, brutal interrogation and solitary confinement.

Activists roll out intensive campaign to keep settlement profiteer Veolia at bay in north London

Human rights activists in north London campaign to exclude Veolia from a huge $7.5 billion waste contract.

Bahrain rights defender Maryam Al-Khawaja pulls out of UNESCO ceremony over honor to Israel's Peres

“Whilst I am honored that you chose my father, I am also utterly disappointed that you would honor him alongside a person who has been responsible for many human rights violations and should be put on trial.”

Danish clients dump G4S because of security company's ties to Israeli occupation

After pressure from BDS activists, several Danish clients have terminated contracts with British-Danish security company G4S for the company’s role in the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

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