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Turkey: Thousands of Afghans swept up in ruthless deportation drive
At least 2,000 Afghans who fled to Turkey to escape conflict and the worst excesses of the Taliban are in…
April 24, 2018
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Madagascar: Investigate the killing of two protesters
Malagasy authorities must ensure a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into the killing of two demonstrators in Antananarivo and perpetrators…
April 24, 2018
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France: New bill fails to address challenges faced by migrants and asylum seekers
Responding to the passing of an asylum and immigration bill that will tighten asylum rules, Cécile Coudriou, President of Amnesty…
April 23, 2018
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Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick honored with top award from Amnesty International
Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick has been honored with Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2018, the human rights…
April 21, 2018
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Trump Administration Undermines State Department’s Human Rights Report
Previous assertions from State Department officials, and reports of directives to remove passages on issues like reproductive rights and discrimination…
April 20, 2018
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Google’s new Chat service shows total contempt for Android users’ privacy
Responding to Google’s launch of a new messaging service for Android phones, Amnesty International’s Technology and Human Rights researcher Joe…
April 20, 2018
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US Citizen Detained in Iraq Must Have Fair Trial, Not Be Sent to Third Country
Rather than be sent to a third country where he may face torture, a U.S. citizen held in for seven…
April 19, 2018
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Trump threat puts European role in lethal US drone strikes under new scrutiny
As the Trump administration prepares to further expand the US’s lethal drone program, increasing the risk of civilian casualties and…
April 18, 2018
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Case of Iraqi Man Cleared for Travel But Stranded in Danger Shows Cruelty of Trump’s Refugee Ban
The situation faced by an Iraqi man stranded in Egypt and in danger for his life despite being cleared to…
April 18, 2018
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Amnesty International Opposes New Open-Ended War Authority for President Trump
In response to Senator Corker’s proposed authorization for use of military force (AUMF) intended to replace the 2001 and 2002…
April 17, 2018
Report
Iraq: Women and children with perceived ties to IS denied aid, sexually exploited and trapped in camps
Iraq: Women and children with perceived ties to IS denied aid, sexually exploited and trapped in camps Iraqi women and…
April 16, 2018
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Syria: Block on Douma chemical attack investigation must be lifted immediately
Responding to news that inspectors from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have still not been granted access…
April 16, 2018