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Amnesty International Australia

Campaign newsletter August 08

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Foreign journalists have experienced a hint of the regime of censorship that China's population lives under.

While international pressure has resulted in an apology from the IOC for assuring unrestricted media access and the Chinese authorities have permitted more sites to be accessed within the Press Centre, the majority of China's citizens continue to be denied basic information on human rights and democracy.

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In this edition

Hamdan trial unfair

The military jury has begun deliberations in Salim Hamdan's trial by military commission. Salim Hamdan's defence lawyers remain frustrated.

Rules favour the prosecution. Key defence evidence is deemed ‘classified’ and is not provided, while hundreds of pages of evidence have been delivered to Hamdan’s lawyers just days before the trial, hampering an effective defence.

Call for a fair trial

Yahoo! rejects human rights

At its global Annual General Meeting on 1 August, shareholders voiced concern over the company’s human rights record. At the same time, they voted down two proposals on human rights and internet censorship.

Profit and self-interest continue to dominate decision-making by the major internet companies, while their actions continue to connect them to human rights violations.

Take action now

Win movie tickets!

Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock sets off to do what the CIA, FBI and US military can’t – find the world’s most wanted man.

We have free passes to give away to see his new film ‘Where in the world is Osama bin Laden?’.

To go in the draw, take action online in support of a fair trial for Salim Hamdan or the repatriation of Omar Khadr. Winners will be notified by email on Thursday 21 August.

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Free Ye Guozhu

Ye Guozhu's prison sentence has been extended by Chinese authorities until the Olympics are over to stop him speaking out.

He was tried in secret and sentenced to four years in jail for “picking quarrels and stirring up trouble”. His ‘crime’ was to apply for permission to protest after his home and restaurant were demolished to make way for the Olympics.

Speak up for those who can’t

Voices of ‘comfort women’

Hear the personal stories of 'comfort women' as they hold a speaking tour to mark the global day of support for comfort women. See what is happening in your area

Show your support for the Philippines Government as it considers passing a resolution calling for Japan to apologise and accept responsibility.

Support comfort women

Refugee rights success!

Congratulations to the Rudd Government for continuing to address the unfair treatment of asylum seekers. The proposed changes to mandatory detention are a welcome step along the path to fulfilling our international obligations.

And congratulations to all of you - it is the hard work and dedication of rights activists that has made this change happen. Thank you.

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