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Brazil: After a year of impunity, authorities must bring Marielle Franco’s killers to justice
One year on from the killing of the human rights defender and Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco and…
March 10, 2019
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Syria: Women must play active role in shaping the country’s future
Syrian women must have an official and active role in shaping the country’s future Amnesty International said today, as it…
March 7, 2019
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Indonesia: Arrested after singing a song critical of military, ludicrous charges against pro-democracy activist must be dropped
Responding to the charges brought against pro-democracy activist and human rights defender Robertus Robet, who was detained in the night…
March 7, 2019
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Egypt: Forcibly disappeared transgender woman at risk of sexual violence and torture
Fears are growing for the safety and well being of Malak al-Kashef, a transgender woman seized during a police raid…
March 7, 2019
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Amnesty Response to Reports of Surveillance on Journalists and Immigration Advocates on the US-Mexico Border
According to reports, the United States and Mexican governments are tracking and investigating journalists and immigration advocates believed to have…
March 7, 2019
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Nicaragua: Respect for human rights is key to resolving crisis
In the context of the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International,…
March 7, 2019
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Trump Administration Makes Shameful Decision to Shroud Civilian Casualties in Secrecy
Reacting to news that the Trump administration has revoked a part of an Obama executive order requiring reporting on civilian casualties, Daphne Eviatar,…
March 6, 2019
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Iran: Release eight wildlife conservationists following unfair trial on trumped-up spying charges
Wildlife conservationists in Iran who have been accused of espionage after using cameras to track endangered species could face the…
March 5, 2019
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Google Dragonfly plans further eroding users’ trust
Responding to reports by The Intercept that Google is still working on Project Dragonfly, its censored search engine for China
March 5, 2019
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Egypt: Photojournalist Shawkan released after five and a half years in prison
Responding to the news that photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as Shawkan, was finally released today after spending more than…
March 4, 2019
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Authorities in Argentina deny 11-year-old’s right to terminate forced pregnancy
Argentine authorities must be held accountable for putting at grave risk the life of an 11-year-old rape survivor carrying a…
March 1, 2019
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Expansion of Remain in Mexico Plan Could Put Lives at Risk
Reports indicate that the Remain in Mexico plan, also known as Migrant Protection Protocols, will soon be implemented in parts…
February 28, 2019