Global day of action - supporting the people of the Middle East and North Africa

Headline Title: Global day of action on MENA 10 February 2012 Thousands of Amnesty International supporters, diaspora groups, trade unionists and students are set to join a global day of action on 11 February in solidarity with protesters in the Middle East and North Africa demanding reforms and greater respect for human rights. Events will be held in cities across nearly 20 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Nepal, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. “Human rights were and…

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