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Congress Urged to Pass Joint Resolutions of Disapproval and End Arms Transfers to Government of Israel
Amnesty International USA welcomed Senators Sanders’, Welch’s and Merkley’s introduction of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval seeking to block arms sales…
September 26, 2024
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AIUSA Welcomes New Board of Directors and ChairÂ
Amnesty International USA welcomes its newly elected officers to its Board of Directors, including a new Chair of the Board,…
September 26, 2024
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Japan: Acquittal of Man Who Spent 45 Years on Death Row Pivotal Moment for Justice
As we celebrate this long overdue day of justice for Iwao Hakamada, we are reminded of the irreversible harm caused…
September 26, 2024
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Fears for Safety of Civilians Grow as Devastating Death Toll in Lebanon Continues to Rise Â
Amid an escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah over the past three days, Amnesty International reminds all parties to…
September 25, 2024
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Israeli Authorities’ Shutdown of Al Jazeera’s Ramallah Office a Crushing Blow For Press Freedom
The shutdown of Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah is a brazen attempt by the Israeli government to limit reporting on…
September 23, 2024
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Syria: US Must Provide Support to Thousands Stranded in Horrifying Conditions in Rukban Camp
The humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply in recent months for the 8,000 displaced Syrians stranded in the besieged and isolated…
September 23, 2024
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Americas: Record Wildfires in South America Require Unprecedented Response
Governments must take urgent action to prevent climate catastrophe that could have irreversible consequences for the entire planet and future…
September 23, 2024
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Lebanon: Establish International Investigation Into Deadly Attacks Using Exploding Portable Devices
Simultaneous mass explosions targeting electronic devices across Lebanon and Syria, which injured more than 2,931 people and killed at least…
September 20, 2024
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Banned Books Week: The Human Rights of Authors, Journalists, Poets and Others Must Be ProtectedÂ
At its core, the act of banning books and other works is censorship and a violation of the human right…
September 19, 2024
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Israel Must Implement UNGA Resolution By Ending Its Unlawful Occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Today’s UN resolution makes crystal-clear that Israel’s 57-year occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in flagrant violation of international law,…
September 18, 2024
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India: Authorities Must End Repression of Dissent in Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian authorities must stop using restrictive travel bans and arbitrary detentions under the country’s stringent anti-terror laws to intimidate critical…
September 17, 2024
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NGOs Call on All UN Member States to Adhere to the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Unlawfulness of Israel’s Occupation
All governments must adhere to the ICJ’s advisory opinion, including through the halting the transfer and sale of weapons, parts…
September 17, 2024