Historical Events tagged with "amnesty international"
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Execution of Kho Jabing Amid International Pleas
Kho Jabing, a Malaysian convicted of murder, was executed in Singapore despite widespread calls for clemency from human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and the United Nations. The case attracted significant international attention, highlighting the ongoing debates over capital punishment in Singapore, one of the few countries that continues to carry out executions regularly. Kho Jabing was convicted for the brutal murder of a Chinese construction worker during a robbery in 2010, a crime characterized by its violence and subsequent legal appeals that sought to overturn the death sentence.
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Peter Benenson's article, 'The Forgotten Prisoners', is published in multiple international newspapers, highlighting the plight of prisoners of conscience. This work raises awareness about individuals imprisoned for their beliefs and calls for their release. The publication ignites a movement focused on human rights, laying the groundwork for Amnesty International, which aims to address and fight against human rights violations globally.
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