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Press Release
Afghanistan: ICC refuses to authorize investigation, caving into USA threats
The International Criminal Court’s decision not to authorize an investigation into crimes committed in Afghanistan under international law marks a shocking abandonment of victims and will further weaken the court’s credibility.
April 12, 2019
Press Release
After observing asylum hearings, Amnesty International calls to stop illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers to Mexico
The US government must immediately halt its illegal pushbacks of thousands of asylum seekers at the border with Mexico and instead facilitate their prompt reception and the processing of their cases under US law, said Amnesty International today during a visit to the border.
April 11, 2019
Press Release
Julian Assange must not be extradited to the US
Following the announcement of Julian Assange’s arrest, and request for extradition to the United States, Massimo Moratti, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Research in Europe, said the following.
April 11, 2019
Press Release
Sudan: Military authorities must break with al-Bashir’s assault on human rights
Responding to the ousting of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir in a military coup following months of street protests, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Kumi Naidoo said:
April 11, 2019
Update
Human Rights on Capitol Hill April Edition
To view PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill April Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA  April 11, 2019  In this edition of Human Rights on Capitol Hill: 1) Africa – Congress Must Investigate Civilian Casualties from U.S. Airstrikes in Somalia 2) Mid-East a) Golan Heights – Trump Administration’s Decision to Recognize Israel Sovereignty Over Golan Heights Violates International Law b) Saudi Arabia – United Nations (“UN”) Must Conduct Investigation into Murder of Washington Post Journalist Jamal Khashoggi 3) South Asia and Central Asia a) Afghanistan - Amnesty International USA Condemns Trump Administration’s Visa…
April 11, 2019
Press Release
Amnesty Intl US and Canada condemn proposals to restrict refugee protection in Canada for claimants coming through the United States
The US is not safe for all refugees. The Canadian government should suspend the US/Canada border pact and allow those in need of refugee protection to access it in Canada. Amnesty International is deeply concerned that the US government, at the request of the Canadian government, is considering altering an agreement that would make it more likely that refugees seeking asylum in Canada would be returned to the United States. This week, the Canadian government also introduced a bill that includes provisions that would bar individuals from making a refugee claim in Canada if they have made a prior asylum…
April 10, 2019
Press Release
Israel/OPT: Reversal of Airbnb ban on illegal settlement listings deeply shameful
Responding to Airbnb’s announcement that they will no longer be removing all listings in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank following a class action lawsuit by Israeli lawyers, Amnesty International’s Business and Human Rights Researcher, Mark Dummett said:
April 10, 2019
Report
Death penalty 2018: Dramatic fall in global executions
Global executions fell by almost one-third last year to the lowest figure in at least a decade, Amnesty International said in its 2018 global review of the death penalty published today. The statistics assess known executions worldwide except in China, where figures thought to be in their thousands remain classified as a state secret. Following a change to its anti-narcotics laws, executions in Iran – a country where the use of the death penalty is rife – fell by a staggering 50%. Iraq, Pakistan and Somalia also showed a significant reduction in the number they carried out. As a result,…
April 9, 2019
Update
Amnesty International USA Statement for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Review of the FY2020 State Department Budget Request
April 10, 2019 The Honorable James E. Risch                  The Honorable Bob Menendez Chairman                                  Ranking Member Foreign Relations Committee                    Foreign Relations Committee U.S. Senate           …
April 9, 2019
Press Release
Sudan: Government mounts lethal offensive against protesters killing nine, blocking food and water supplies
Nine people have been reportedly killed in Sudan since protesters began a sit-in at the military’s headquarters in Khartoum on April 6, with police and security forces using excessive force to try and disperse protesters calling for President Omar al-Bashir to step down, Amnesty International has learned.
April 9, 2019
Press Release
Independent UN Investigation Only Path to Accountability for Khashoggi Killing
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that 16 Saudis would be barred form entering the United States in response to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Amnesty International reiterated its call for an independent investigation into his death. Philippe Nassif, the Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International USA, stated: "If the United States is serious about seeking accountability for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, then Secretary Pompeo must call for and support an independent investigation, led by the United Nations. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration’s historic willingness to look the other way in the…
April 9, 2019
Press Release
Hong Kong: Guilty verdicts against pro-democracy protest leaders a “crushing blow” for freedom of expression
Responding to the guilty verdicts for “public nuisance” against nine leaders of the 2014 pro-democracy Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong, Man-kei Tam, Director of Amnesty International Hong Kong said the following.
April 9, 2019