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Amnesty International USA calls on the Trump administration to halt possible deportation of Mauritanian asylum seekers in the US
Amnesty International USA calls upon the Trump administration to refrain from deporting Mauritanians who have sought refuge and safety in…
August 20, 2018
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Kofi Annan, lifelong champion of justice, peace and dignity
Responding to this morning’s announcement of the passing of Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general who won the Nobel Peace…
August 18, 2018
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Senior Myanmar Officials Should Be Held Accountable for Crimes Against Humanity
The U.S. Department of Treasury imposed targeted sanctions today against four Myanmar officials and two military units, including Aung Kyaw…
August 17, 2018
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Turkey: Released Amnesty Chair hopes justice will prevail for all victims of politically motivated prosecutions
Taner Kılıç, the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, who was released yesterday after more than fourteen months behind bars,…
August 16, 2018
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Afghanistan: Student massacre is a war crime
Responding to the attack on a Shi’a education center in Kabul on 15 August 2018, where a bomber stormed in…
August 16, 2018
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“Bigger, bolder and more inclusive”: Kumi Naidoo sets out his vision for human rights
The human rights movement needs to be bigger, bolder and more inclusive if it is to tackle the challenges that…
August 16, 2018
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Amnesty Turkey’s Chair released after more than a year behind bars
Following the release the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, Taner Kilic, after more than fourteen months behind bars, Kumi…
August 15, 2018
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Amnesty Turkey’s Chair to be released after more than a year behind bars
Following a decision by a court in Istanbul to release the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, Taner Kilic after…
August 15, 2018
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Malaysia: Convictions of two women sentenced to caning for having sexual relations must be quashed
Responding to yesterday’s sentencing of two women to six strokes of caning and a fine of RM 3,300 after they…
August 15, 2018
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Italy/Malta: Stop playing with refugee and migrants’ lives by closing ports
Responding to news that the authorities in Italy and Malta have closed their ports to Aquarius MV, a rescue ship…
August 14, 2018
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Nebraska Set to Carry Out Its First Execution in 21 Years
Amnesty International USA urges the state of Nebraska not to resume executions, ahead of plans by the state to carry…
August 13, 2018
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New video in Cameroon shows more brutal killings by armed forces
A horrifying video obtained by Amnesty International shows Cameroonian security forces shooting at least a dozen unarmed people during a…
August 10, 2018