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Suzanne Nossel Responds to Obama Administration’s ‘Kill List’

Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued a statement in response to President Barack Obama and his administration's need…

October 24, 2012

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When Will the United States Have a Serious Conversation about Drones?

Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, responds to use of drones in tonight's presidential debate.

October 23, 2012

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Progress on Human Rights Being Rolled Back in Tunisia, Says New Briefing

In the months following Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s departure, the caretaker government of Tunisia made important progress on the…

October 22, 2012

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Iran Must Clarify Fate of 11 Men After Apparent Stay of Execution

The fate and whereabouts of 11 men due to be put to death on Saturday must be disclosed by the…

October 15, 2012

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Known Abusers, But Victims Ignored: Torture and Ill-Treatment in Mexico

This report explores the increase of torture by police and security forces during the Calderón administration, lack of effective investigations…

October 11, 2012

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Mexican Authorities Urged to End Torture Epidemic and Hold Security Forces Accountable

The Mexican government must take decisive action to prevent police and security forces from torturing and abusing those in their…

October 10, 2012

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Amnesty International Reports Illegal Detentions, Enforced Disappearances and Torture of Civilians by Rwandan Military Intelligence

Rwanda’s military intelligence, known as J2, has illegally held scores of civilians in military camps where they allegedly were beaten…

October 9, 2012

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Libya Must Lift Siege on Former Gaddafi Stronghold in Bani Walid

A large contingent of armed forces and armed militias has surrounded the Libyan town of Bani Walid in preparation for…

October 5, 2012

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Six Bahraini Medical Staff Jailed for Exercising Right to Expression Must Be Released Immediately

Six Bahraini medical staff were jailed on Monday for their role in last year’s pro-reform uprising in Bahrain.

October 2, 2012

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Killing of Maldivian Parliament Member “Shocking Act of Violence”

Amnesty International condemns the killing of Dr. Afrasheem Ali, who was stabbed to death outside his home in the capital…

October 2, 2012

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South Sudanese Authorities Must Investigate and End “Horrific Acts of Violence” by Security Forces

South Sudan must take immediate steps to end human rights violations including torture, shootings and sexual violence by security forces…

October 1, 2012

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Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA Executive Director, Responds to Khadr Repatriation to Canada

Given the Obama administration’s glacial pace towards closing the U.S.-controlled detention center, little and late though it is, today’s news…

September 29, 2012