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Amnesty International USA’s Reaction to Biden Administration’s Border Policy Announcement
The decision by President Biden to prosecute migrants and asylum seekers with criminal charges in U.S. Federal Court shows complete…
May 31, 2024
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Hong Kong: Opposition Figures Convicted in ‘Ruthless Purge’ of 47
May 30, 2024
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Global: Executions Soar to Highest Number in Almost a Decade
A total of 1,153 executions took place in 2023, which does not include the thousands believed to have been carried…
May 28, 2024
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New Crossing Points and ‘Floating Dock’ are Cosmetic Changes, as Humanitarian Access Disintegrates in Gaza, Warn Aid Agencies
As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access…
May 28, 2024
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Israeli air strikes that killed 44 civilians further evidence of war crimes – new investigation
The International Criminal Court should investigate as war crimes three Israeli air strikes that killed 44 Palestinian civilians, including 32…
May 27, 2024
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Israel must comply with International Court of Justice order calling it to immediately halt military operations in Rafah
With this order the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – the UN’s principal court - has made it crystal clear:…
May 24, 2024
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Europe: New EU Due Diligence Law Governing Big Business Is a Groundbreaking Advance for Human Rights
A vote by ministers of the 27 EU member states today to pass a law requiring big businesses to identify…
May 24, 2024
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Guatemala: Amnesty International Condemns Gender Bias in the Systematic Criminalization of Justice Operators and Human Rights Defenders
The fact that the women who reported, investigated or heard these cases of corruption are the ones who are now on…
May 23, 2024
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Iran: President Raisi’s Death Must Not Deny Victims of His Grim Human Rights Legacy Their Right to Accountability
The death of president Ebrahim Raisi must not deny people in Iran their right to justice, truth and reparation for…
May 22, 2024
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Mexico: Authorities Use Criminal Justice System to Investigate and Carry Out Surveillance on Three Women Human Rights Defenders
In Mexico, the practice of making arbitrary use of the criminal justice system against people who denounce and investigate human…
May 21, 2024
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Israel/OPT: ICC Applications for Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Sinwar and Other Senior Israeli and Hamas Officials Crucial Step Towards Justice
This move sends an important message to all parties to the conflict in Gaza and beyond that they will be…
May 21, 2024
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Global: International Tribunal Sets Groundbreaking Precedent that Will Help Protect Oceans and People from Climate Harms
An urgent full, fair and forever phase out of all fossil fuels and a funded transition to renewable sources of…
May 21, 2024