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Indefinite detention at Guantánamo continues – 100 detainees on hunger strike

What will it take to get the US government - across its three branches - to act with a real…

May 6, 2013

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Amnesty International Welcomes President’s Remarks on Guantanamo, Calls for Action

President Obama is right to recommit to closing Guantanamo. But it's time to do more than talk.

April 30, 2013

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USA: Letter to US Secretary of Defense in relation to hunger-strikes at Guantánamo

Amnesty International expresses deep concern at the situation faced by the detainees held in Department of Defense custody at the…

March 28, 2013

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Holder Must Answer Tough Questions on Drones and Guantanamo

Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security with Human Rights campaign, issued the following statement in advance of U.S.…

March 4, 2013

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Oscar Nomination for Zero Dark Thirty Underscores Need to Release Senate Torture Report

Rachel Ward, U.S. program director for Amnesty International USA, issued the following the statement the day after the Oscars regarding…

February 25, 2013

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Aamer Must Be Released Immediately Unless Charged and Fairly Tried

Amnesty International will present more than 50,000 petitions, addressed to President Barack Obama, to the White House and to the…

February 11, 2013

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Brennan “Orwellian” on Torture; Wrong on Drones

Brennan is "Orwellian" on torture and wrong on drones.

February 7, 2013

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USA: Chronicle of Immunity Foretold

It's time for change on counter-terrorism violations after another year of blocking truth, remedy and accountability.

January 24, 2013

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Obama’s Quest To ‘Complete The Journey’ Must Be Rooted In Human Rights

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama began the first full…

January 22, 2013

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OBAMA: “EMBRACE HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2ND TERM AS LEGACY LOOMS”

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama prepared to be sworn…

January 17, 2013

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Broad Coalition Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Prison Now

A broad coalition of human rights groups and other like-minded organizations marked the 11th anniversary of the first detained men…

January 11, 2013

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Broad Coalition Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Bay Now

Groups will mark 11th anniversary of first detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay with rally, march and vigil starting at Supreme…

January 7, 2013