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USA: Amnesty International Outraged at President Obama’s Possible Flip Flop on Detainee Trials
AI appalled at administration's reported decision to try detainees in military courts after proclaiming they would be tried...
March 27, 2011
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Roxana Saberi released from jail in Iran
US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi was released from jail in Iran on Monday following international and domestic protests...
March 27, 2011
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United States: Illinois passes SB 3539, which, if signed into law, will officially abolish the death penalty
Amnesty International Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release:Tuesday, January 11, 2011Amnesty International Welcomes Passage of Death Penalty Abolition Bill, Calling it a…
March 27, 2011
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USA: Must fight anti-immigrant sentiment in nine states
On the eve of Arizona's immigration enforcement law, S.B. 1070, taking effect, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Rights Groups Issue Open Letter on Hashmi Trial and SAMs
The Center for Constitutional Rights, Amnesty International USA, and the Council on American Islamic Relations-NY released...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Outraged at President Obama’s Possible Flip Flop on Detainee Trials
AI appalled at administration's reported decision to try detainees in military courts after proclaiming they would be tried...
March 27, 2011
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Roxana Saberi released from jail in Iran
US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi was released from jail in Iran on Monday following international and domestic protests...
March 27, 2011
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Paul Haggis, Sean Penn, Martin Scorsese and Harvey Weinstein Join Amnesty International to Condemn Harsh Sentence for Acclaimed Iranian Director Jafar Panahi
Hollywood Greats Urge Public to Sign Petition, Take Action
March 27, 2011
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Amnesty International USA commends Rep. Roybal-Allard on introduction of “MOMS for 21st Century Act”
"Amnesty International commends Rep. Roybal-Allard for her commitment to improving the outcomes and disparities in maternal...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International USA Appalled at Arizona Immigration Law
Amnesty International USA, issued the following statement in response to the immigration law recently signed by Arizona...
March 27, 2011
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USA: New Documents Show Congress Knows More About CIA Rendition, Secret Detention, and Torture
- New FOIA documents illustrate that key congressional members from both houses were briefed numerous times about the...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Jerry Yang is Being Urged by Amnesty International to Lobby China for Release of Jailed Journalist Shi Tao
On Eve of Opening of US-Based Human Rights Museum on China, Yahoo! CEO Jerry Yang is Being Urged by Amnesty…
March 27, 2011