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Amnesty International Urges Biden Administration to Reject Detaining Migrant Families
Following a report in the New York Times that the Biden Administration is considering reinstating the practice of detaining migrant…
March 7, 2023
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Taliban’s ongoing ‘relentless abuses’ must be addressed at UN Human Rights Council
Amnesty International is urging UN member states to act towards ending impunity and ensuring justice for victims of Taliban abuses.
March 6, 2023
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Belarus: Sentencing Of Human Rights Defenders A ‘Blatant Retaliation’ For Their Work
“This sham trial on politically motivated charges is a blatant retaliation for Viasna’s human rights work. Their sentencing represents a…
March 3, 2023
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Impunity Reigns for Perpetrators of Settler Violence in Israel
Following the Israeli authorities’ release last night of six Israeli settlers suspected of involvement in Sunday’s attacks against Palestinians in Nablus…
March 3, 2023
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Authorities must exercise restraint in use of force and facilitate the right to peaceful assembly in Sri Lanka
Responding to the news that one protestor had been killed and dozens injured as a result of the unlawful use…
February 27, 2023
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One year after full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, victims’ rights must be at the heart of all justice efforts
The international community must develop a robust plan to secure justice for victims of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,…
February 21, 2023
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Amnesty International Condemns Biden Administration’s Asylum Ban
This new asylum ban would block protections for anyone that did not seek asylum while crossing through third countries, a…
February 21, 2023
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Amnesty International Applauds Michigan State Senate for Introducing New Common Sense Gun Laws
“The circumstances surrounding the recently proposed legislation from the Michigan State Senate are extremely unfortunate; however, this legislation is an…
February 21, 2023
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Joint Statement from Amnesty International Poland and Amnesty International USA on President Biden’s Upcoming Travel to Poland
On President Biden’s visit to Poland to commemorate the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Amnesty International Poland…
February 20, 2023
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DR Congo: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Perpetrating Summary Killings And Rapes
Members of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group killed at least twenty men and raped scores of women and…
February 17, 2023
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Legislature Must Pass Common Sense Gun Laws
Following the February 13 mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, Amnesty International USA’s Program Director for Ending…
February 14, 2023
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Hateful and Abusive Speech Towards LGBTQ+ Community Surging on Twitter Under Elon Musk
Twitter is failing to protect LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals that advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ community from online violence…
February 9, 2023