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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Proposed Steps to Remove Chemical Weapons in Syria, Urges International Action to Address Needs of Millions of Civilians

As diplomats explored alternatives to a U.S. military strike on Syria in response to its use of banned chemical weapons,…

September 10, 2013

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G-20 World Leaders Must Not Squander Chance to Save Lives in Syria

Easing the suffering of millions of civilians affected by Syria’s ongoing armed conflict must be a top priority for world…

September 5, 2013

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Congress and Administration Must Address Syrian Refugee Crisis and International Accountability for War Crimes

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) deputy executive director, issued the following statement as Congress debates authorization for the use…

September 5, 2013

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Military Strikes in Syria Cannot Bring Justice

Amnesty International responds to President Barack Obama announcement about his intention to seek congressional approval for military strikes on Syria…

August 31, 2013

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International Community Has Failed to Address Crimes Committed in Syrian Conflict

Using chemical weapons against civilians is never acceptable. Sadly, this is only the latest reprehensible crime in a conflict that…

August 29, 2013

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Mixed Signals from International Community Enable Horrific Events in Syria

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to statements by U.S. Secretary of…

August 26, 2013

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Satellite Images of Aleppo, Now Half-Emptied, Show Devastation

The most recent evidence of how the protracted conflict in Syria is fueling human rights violations and a spiraling displacement…

August 7, 2013

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Syria Must Stop Killing Civilians for Military Gains

Amnesty International is raising urgent concerns about the threat to civilians living near opposition fighters’ bases in the Syrian governorate…

July 26, 2013

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Annual Report: Syria 2013

Syrian Arab Republic Head of state Bashar al-Assad Head of government Wa’el al-Halqi (replaced Omar Ibrahim Ghalawangi) The internal armed…

May 29, 2013

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Shooting the Messenger: Journalists Targeted by All Sides in Syria

Syria has become the most dangerous country for journalists in the world.

May 3, 2013

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Syria is Deadly for Journalists, Says New Amnesty Report on World Press Freedom Day

Scores of journalists reporting on human rights abuses in Syria have been deliberately detained, disappeared, tortured and killed over the…

May 1, 2013

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Over 1.3 Million Syrian Refugees Trying to Escape Ongoing Bloodshed Need More International Support

The international community must do more to help the increasing number of refugees fleeing across borders as they try to…

April 24, 2013