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Nicaragua: Government’s shameful denial of human rights violations is part of its strategy of repression
In response to the government of President Daniel Ortega’s outright rejection of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ report on…
June 22, 2018
Press Release
Haley’s hostility towards human rights organizations a sad moment for U.S.
In response to a letter sent by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley to human rights groups, accusing…
June 21, 2018
Report
Yemen: Restrictions to life-saving supplies putting millions of civilians at risk
Millions of lives are at risk because the entry of essential goods such as food, fuel and medical supplies into…
June 21, 2018
Press Release
Turkey: Court defies logic as Amnesty Turkey Chair kept in jail
In response to the continued detention of human rights defender, Taner Kılıç, after the latest hearing against him, Salil Shetty, Amnesty International’s…
June 21, 2018
Press Release
Nicaragua: Violence and state repression intensify despite numerous efforts at dialogue
Nicaragua remains mired in an ongoing cycle of violence, despite numerous efforts by Nicaraguan civil society for national dialogue and…
June 21, 2018
Press Release
Executive Order Imprisons Families Indefinitely, Inflicts Further Harm on Children
President Trump signed an executive order today mandating for children to stay with their parents in detention while their asylum…
June 20, 2018
Press Release
Turkey: “When I am released I want to carry on” says jailed Amnesty Chair
On the eve of the resumption of his trial, jailed Amnesty International Turkey’s Honorary Chair, Taner Kılıç, has made an impassioned…
June 20, 2018
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Hungary: Draconian anti-NGO law will be resisted every step of the way
Following the passing in Hungary of a package of punitive laws, including one criminalizing lawful migration-related work by activists and…
June 20, 2018
Press Release
Welcoming Refugees and Asylum-Seekers: Every Person Can Make A Difference This World Refugee Day
This World Refugee Day, Amnesty International USA is calling on all people living in the United States to welcome refugees…
June 20, 2018
Press Release
USA Leaves the UN Human Rights Council
Following the announcement that the United States will leave the United Nations Human Rights Council, Salil Shetty, Amnesty International’s Secretary…
June 19, 2018
Press Release
City of Rutland Passes “Refugees Welcome” Resolution
The Rutland Board of Aldermen in Vermont unanimously voted to approve a resolution declaring that refugees are welcome in their…
June 19, 2018
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Endorses Keep Families Together Act
Amnesty International USA is endorsing the Keep Families Together Act as introduced today in the House of Representatives by Representative…
June 19, 2018