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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Must Be Vetoed

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni must veto the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which was passed in a surprise vote this morning.

December 20, 2013

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South Sudan Leaders Must Prevent ‘Disturbing’ Spread of Violence

Warring factions in South Sudan must immediately rein in their troops to prevent further attacks on civilians.

December 20, 2013

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Nigerian President Must Reject Harsh Bill on Same-Sex Unions

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan must not sign a same-sex marriage bill into law, Amnesty International said after the final version…

December 20, 2013

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Russia’s Amnesty Law Doesn’t Go Far Enough

The Russian parliament passed an amnesty bill that may see the imprisoned Pussy Riot singers, some of Greenpeace's "Arctic 30"…

December 18, 2013

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With Snowden Russia Asylum Set to Expire, Brazil Must Consider His Permanent Asylum Request

Brazil's government should give full consideration to Edward Snowden's claim for asylum in the country. Today the U.S. whistleblower offered…

December 18, 2013

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Qatar’s Unpaid Migrant Construction Workers Left To Go Hungry

More than 80 migrant construction workers in Qatar who worked for nearly a year without pay are facing serious food…

December 18, 2013

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International Community Must Ensure Effective Protection of Civilians in the Central African Republic

The civilian population of the Central African Republic is in urgent need of protection four days into the worst spate…

December 9, 2013

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Amnesty Joins Call on President Obama: End Secrecy on Drone Strikes

Amnesty International joined eight U.S.-based human rights groups in an open letter to President Obama urging him to end the…

December 6, 2013

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Amnesty International USA Honors Nelson Mandela

Responding to the sad news of Nelson Mandela’s death, Amnesty International paid tribute today to one of the world’s most…

December 5, 2013

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New Satellite Images Show Scale of North Korea’s Repressive Prison Camps

New satellite images showing the on-going development of North Korea’s two largest political prison camps.

December 4, 2013

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One Month after Drones Report, Administration Still Fails to Explain Killings

A month has passed since Amnesty International released its report, “‘Will I Be Next?’ US Drone Strikes in Pakistan,” but…

November 26, 2013

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Amnesty International USA Applauds Strong Bipartisan Reintroduction of International Violence Against Women Act

Amnesty International USA is urging lawmakers to continue to apply a bipartisan approach to passing the critical legislation that would…

November 22, 2013