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A new Amnesty International briefing calls on the authorities to halt the harassment and intimidation of journalists in the run-up to the vote on southern independence in January 2011.

Journalist Emadeddin Baghi, who has been systematically targeted by the authorities for his human rights work, also has several other cases pending against him.

Protesters opposing an irrigation project could be at risk after the President approved a new law allowing the use of the military during civil unrest.

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Peru revokes law denying justice for victims of past crimes

President García to repeal a decree which could grant amnesties to military personnel alleged to have committed abuses during the 1980 – 2000 internal conflict.

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End torture in Egypt
The trial of two police officers accused of beating Khaled Mohammed Said to death starts this weekend

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Senegal must stop delaying the trial of Hissène Habré

Ten years after a judge charged the former Chadian president with torture and crimes against humanity he continues to avoid trial.

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