Belarus

Closer to a Death-Penalty-Free World: But in 2008: 2390 Known Executions

For the World Day Against the Death Penalty, an anti-death penalty message was projected against the Roman Collosseum, a former public mass execution site. Italy banned the death penalty in 1947. PHOTO: NOVEMBER 30, 2006, FABIO RENZETTI VIA FLICKR
Authors: Amnesty International

Summary:

Capital punishment is a legalized process of physical and psychological terror.

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Militarism in Venezuela: Warning Signs of Dictatorship?

Student Protestors
Authors: Sam Diener

Summary:Chávez says he plans to emulate repressive regimes around the world.

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Belarusians Rally Against Dictatorship

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Authors: Matyas Eörsi

Summary:

Mr. Lukashenko said, "Belarusians cannot be strangled, they cannot be manipulated" or humiliated. To stop that happening, Lukashenko must go.

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