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Amnesty International documents armed attack on students in Nicaragua
Students from the National University of Engineering who were defending their campus in Managua, Nicaragua, were attacked with firearms today, confirmed…
May 28, 2018
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Historic Ireland abortion referendum victory sends message of hope around the world
Reacting to news of the victory for the “Yes” campaign in Ireland’s referendum on abortion, Colm O Gorman, Executive Director…
May 26, 2018
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Pakistan: Historic rights advances for tribal areas and transgender people
Pakistan has secured historic advances for the rights of people in the tribal areas along the Afghan border with the…
May 25, 2018
Report
Nigeria: Starving women raped by soldiers and militia who claim to be rescuing them
Thousands of women and girls who survived the brutal rule of the Boko Haram armed group have since been further…
May 23, 2018
Press Release
Saudi Arabia: More activists arrested in continuing crackdown
Saudi Arabia: More activists arrested in continuing crackdown Responding to news reports that more people have been detained in Saudi…
May 23, 2018
Report
Myanmar: New evidence reveals Rohingya armed group massacred scores in Rakhine State
A Rohingya armed group brandishing guns and swords is responsible for at least one, and potentially a second, massacre of…
May 22, 2018
Press Release
Another tragic Manus Island death that should have been prevented
Responding to the news that a Rohingya refugee has reportedly died on Manus Island, Kate Schuetze, Refugee Researcher at Amnesty…
May 22, 2018
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Ireland: Abortion referendum is historic opportunity to vote for equality, compassion and dignity
Women and girls in Ireland finally have a once in a generation opportunity to have their right to decide what…
May 22, 2018
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Global Wikipedia edit-a-thon shines spotlight on the unsung women defending human rights around the world
Wikipedia enthusiasts from around the world are joining forces on 19 and 20 May 2018 to take part in a…
May 18, 2018
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Amnesty International USA Responds to Shooting at Santa Fe High School
The following statement can be attributed to Victoria Coy, end gun violence campaign manager at Amnesty International USA:
May 18, 2018
Press Release
Domestic Gag Rule is Deadly Says Amnesty International USA
Reacting to news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services may adopt a "domestic gag rule" around Title…
May 18, 2018
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Amnesty International USA: In Haspel Confirmation, US Moves Beyond Impunity to Reward Torture
Reacting to news that Gina Haspel was confirmed for the role of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Daphne Eviatar,…
May 17, 2018