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Iran: Arrest of prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is an outrage
The arrest of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, is an outrageous attack on a brave and prolific…
June 13, 2018
Report
Protest prohibited: Use of force and arbitrary detentions to suppress dissent in Honduras
Honduran authorities have continued to violate the human rights of people arrested during last year’s post-election protests by denying their…
June 13, 2018
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Yemen: Attack on Hodeidah threatens civilian lives and lifesaving humanitarian aid
Responding to the news that Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition have launched an offensive on the Yemeni…
June 13, 2018
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Brazil: Three months after Marielle Franco’s death, prosecutors are failing to deliver justice
Brazilian prosecutors must enlist specialist investigators to solve the killing of human rights defender Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson…
June 12, 2018
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to U.S.-North Korea Summit
According to President Trump, human rights were discussed during the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Francisco Bencosme,…
June 12, 2018
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Italy/Malta: Forcing Aquarius to Valencia undermines search and rescue system and sets deadly precedent
As the SOS Mediterranee rescue ship, MV Aquarius, heads to the Spanish port of Valencia, Elisa De Pieri, Amnesty International’s…
June 12, 2018
Report
Cameroon: Anglophone regions gripped by deadly violence
Armed separatists in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions have stabbed to death and shot military personnel, burned down schools and attacked teachers, while…
June 11, 2018
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Latest Assault on Asylum Seekers Targets Survivors of Domestic and Gang Violence
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a major decision today that will impact people seeking safety. It will have far-ranging implications,…
June 11, 2018
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Libya: Protect Civilians under siege in Derna
Amid reports of an escalating humanitarian crisis in the besieged Libyan city of Derna, Amnesty International is calling on the…
June 11, 2018
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Italy/Malta: Stranded refugees and migrants must be immediately allowed to dock
As the SOS Mediterranee rescue ship, MV Aquarius remains stranded between Malta and Sicily with 629 people aboard including 123…
June 11, 2018
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North Korea/US Summit: Horrific human rights situation must not be ignored at historic meeting
The near total denial of human rights in North Korea should not be ignored at next Tuesday’s historic meeting between…
June 8, 2018
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Russia: The bravest World Cup team you’ve never heard of
As Russia prepares for the opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2018, Amnesty International is shining a spotlight on…
June 8, 2018